Applying to UAPB

Acceptance RateSAT Median
57.54% 965
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's acceptance rate is 57.54% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,792 students applied and 2,182 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
The median SAT score is 965 and the ACT score is 16 at UAPB.
To apply to UAPB, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is required to be considered. In addition, english proficiency test score is also required to submit.
Explore University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is 57.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.84%. 1,481 men and 2,282 women applied to UAPB and 847 men and 1,330 women students were accepted.
Among them, 188 men and 223 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at UAPB.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UAPB
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,7921,4812,282029
Admitted2,1828471,33005
Enrolled41118822300
Acceptance Rate 57.54%57.19%58.28%-17.24%
Yield 18.84%22.20%16.77%-0.00%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 43 students (11% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 321 students (78%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at UAPB.
The median SAT score is 965 with 485 SAT EBRW and 480 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 528 and the 25th percentile is 430. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 520 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75th percentile score of 18 and 25th percentile score of 14 at UAPB. The median ACT math score is 15 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 23 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at UAPB
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total8809651048
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing430485528
SAT Math450480520
ACT Composite141618
ACT Math151517
ACT English172022
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 411 first-year students enrolled in UAPB. The proportion of full-time students is 93.67% and part-time students is 6.33%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.74% and women students is 54.26%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UAPB.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UAPB
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total41118822300
Full-time38517620900
Part-time26121400
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at UAPB. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
UAPB Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The next table provides general admission information for applying to UAPB.
Admission Information for Applying to UAPB
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$45
Admission Informationwww.uapb.edu/admissions.aspx
Online Applicationhttps://www.uapb.edu/admissions.aspx
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)
Related Articles and Ads