University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Admission
Acceptance Rate
41.18%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.07%
Freshmen Enrollment
411
SAT Scores
985
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 6,625 students have applied and 2,728 students have allowed to admit to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (Acceptance rate: 41.18%). UAPB's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.07 % where 411 students have finally enrolled out of 2,728 admitted students.
UAPB acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Central Baptist College and Crowley's Ridge College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.13%).
UAPB enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 46.94%).
How to Apply to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UAPB.
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UAPB and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 985 and the average ACT score is 16. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,040). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | 985 | 16 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,040 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas | 1,094 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 54 students submitted SAT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 985 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 425 | 500 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 420 | 485 | 538 |
| Total | 845 | 985 | 1,108 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 275 students submitted ACT scores (67% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 16 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Arkansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| English | 12 | 15 | 19 |
| Mathematics | 14 | 16 | 17 |
UAPB Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |