More selective than 100% of Arkansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 78% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UAPB over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UAPB SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UAPB is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 425 | 570 |
| SAT math | 420 | 538 |
| ACT composite | 14 | 18 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 845 | 1108 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UAPB admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 41% | 425–570 | 420–538 | 14–18 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 58% | 430–528 | 450–520 | 14–18 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UAPB compared with other Arkansas colleges?
UAPB has the lowest acceptance rate of 18 Arkansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | 41% | 40% | $12,653 |
| 2 | Hendrix College | 56% | 72% | $24,149 |
| 3 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 59% | 42% | $17,248 |
| 4 | University of the Ozarks | 60% | 51% | $17,360 |
| 5 | Lyon College | 63% | 47% | $19,616 |
| 6 | Central Baptist College | 63% | 34% | $12,287 |
| 7 | Ouachita Baptist University | 68% | 61% | $22,409 |
| 8 | Harding University | 71% | 69% | $22,130 |
| 9 | Ecclesia College | 74% | 40% | $22,075 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Arkansas colleges →
Who enrolls at UAPB
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UAPB admissions questions
What is the UAPB acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff accepts 41% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,182 of 3,792 applicants were admitted.
Does UAPB require the SAT or ACT?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 78% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UAPB?
The middle 50% of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff enrolled first-year students scored 845–1108 on the SAT and 14–18 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UAPB?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (411 of 2,182).
Is UAPB getting harder to get into?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff accepted 41% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 58% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff overview