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Arkansas-Pine Bluff NIL Spending — $850K Est. 2026

Arkansas-Pine Bluff
#331 Nationally
SWAC
FCS

Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Estimated NIL Spend

$850K

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$500K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$850K
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($74M)1.1%
#331
National
#8
Conference
Top 93%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball59%
  • Football$500K59%
  • Men's Basketball$250K29%
  • Other Sports$100K12%

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NIL ProfileSWAC · 2026
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Arkansas-Pine Bluff is a SWAC program and HBCU with a developing NIL operation.

Football receives modest investment.

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How Arkansas-Pine Bluff's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $850K figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Arkansas-Pine Bluff's direct revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors. We compile it from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry valuations, with Football the largest single-sport allocation at $500K.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff NIL FAQ

How much does Arkansas-Pine Bluff spend on NIL in 2026?

Arkansas-Pine Bluff is estimated to spend $850K on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #331 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Arkansas-Pine Bluff play in?

Arkansas-Pine Bluff competes in the SWAC at the FCS level.

Which Arkansas-Pine Bluff sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Arkansas-Pine Bluff's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $500K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Arkansas-Pine Bluff compare to other SWAC schools?

Arkansas-Pine Bluff's $850K NIL budget can be compared against every SWAC program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Arkansas-Pine Bluff's NIL money come from?

Arkansas-Pine Bluff's NIL budget combines two sources: the school's direct revenue-share allocation (capped at roughly $20.5M industry-wide following the House settlement) and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors.

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Quick Stats

National Rank#331
ConferenceSWAC
DivisionFCS
Est. Total Spend$850K
Primary SportFootball

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