University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Pine Bluff, AR · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 41% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 425–570 reading and writing, 420–538 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 14–18 composite
  • Average net price: $11,649 a year (2022–23)
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff GPA requirements

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff acceptance rate

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admitted 2,728 of 6,625 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 41%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public 4-year university in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with 1,817 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing425500570
SAT Math420485538
ACT Composite141618
ACT English121519
ACT Math141617
13% submitted SAT scores and 67% submitted ACT scores, as University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 922 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,649 a year at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admitted 41% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What are the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 425–570 in reading and writing and 420–538 in math; ACT composite 14–18, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff test optional?

Check University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff required SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 13% sent SAT scores and 67% sent ACT scores.

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

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How hard is it to get into the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admitted 41% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's acceptance rate?

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's acceptance rate was 41% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,728 of 6,625 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does GPA matter at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

A lot: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff requires high school GPA, high school record and test scores. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff consider legacy status?

No. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,649 a year at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of Arkansas at Pine BluffU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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