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Your chances of getting into University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

69.3%
Admission Difficulty for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UAPB is 69.3%.  Its admission rate is the 11th lowest in Arkansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UAPB and can you get accepted?

UAPB is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 2,900 out of the 4,183 who applied were admitted.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.9. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.9 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school
  • Score 930 on the SAT
  • Score 16 on the ACT

UAPB GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.9

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UAPB are to have around a 2.9 high school GPA. You can get into UAPB with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UAPB accepts 69% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UAPB is 2.9 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #21 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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UAPB SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

805-1045

Applicants Submitting SAT 

14%
SAT Scores for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 425
Math 25th Percentile 380
Composite 25th Percentile 805
SAT Scores for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 525
Math 75th Percentile 520
Composite 75th Percentile 1045
Average SAT Score 930

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UAPB is 930 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 805-1045. Students who get into University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  UAPB ranks #16 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 930 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UAPB regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 805 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 805, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 680, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 14 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 930 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 925, you have around a 69% chance of being admitted. A 1045 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 81% chance of getting in.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1045 and Above Good >81%
925 to 1045 Avg + 69%-81%
805 to 925 Avg - 54%-69%
685 to 805 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 685 Low <38%
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UAPB ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

14-18 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

73%
ACT Scores for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 11
Math 25th Percentile 14
Composite 25th Percentile 14
ACT Scores for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 19
Math 75th Percentile 17
Composite 75th Percentile 18
Average ACT Score 16

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UAPB?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UAPB is 16, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 14 and 18.  The school ranks #16 in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 16. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 14 and score in the score in the top 87 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 12.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 73 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UAPB for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 16 score has around 69% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 81% with a 18 ACT score.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
18 and Above Good >81%
16 to 18 Avg + 69%-81%
14 to 16 Avg - 54%-69%
12 to 14 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 12 Low <38%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,620 1,563 4,183
Accepted 1,859 1,041 2,900
Acceptance Rate 71% 67% 69%
Enrolled 303 272 575
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 26% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because UAPB is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 2.9 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 930 on the SAT and 16 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106412 IPEDS survey data for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Last updated February 24, 2024