UAPB Admission Requirements
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UAPB Admission Overview
UAPB admission requirements are competitive. Last year UAPB admitted 41.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.9 GPA (B) and SAT 845-1108 / ACT 14-18. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UAPB requires the SAT or ACT.
UAPB Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Average
Admission difficulty for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Acceptance Rate
The UAPB acceptance rate is 41.2%. Last year, 2,728 of 6,625 applicants were admitted. That is the lowest acceptance rate in Arkansas and the 167th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UAPB and can you get accepted?
UAPB is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.9. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UAPB GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
2.9Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.9
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at UAPB typically have around a 2.9 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades.
The school ranks #21 in Arkansas for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
UAPB SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
845-1108Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
13%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 425
- Math 420
- Composite 845
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 538
- Composite 1108
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at UAPB typically score around a 980 SAT (middle 50% 845–1108) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 36th percentile nationally. UAPB ranks #16 in the state of Arkansas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 845 to 1108
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 980 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UAPB ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
14-18Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
67%25th Percentile Scores
- English 12
- Math 14
- Composite 14
75th Percentile Scores
- English 19
- Math 17
- Composite 18
Average ACT
Incoming testers at UAPB typically have around a 16 ACT (mid-50 14–18) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 25th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UAPB places #16 among colleges in Arkansas for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 14 to 18
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 16.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is $30.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
UAPB is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 41.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.9 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=106412.
GPA calculator: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026