University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Acceptance Rate
Pine Bluff, Arkansas · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,792
- Admitted
- 2,182
- Yield
- 18.8%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's acceptance rate has risen from 38.7% in 2014–15 to 57.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,508 to 3,792 (+8%) over that period.
Its 57.5% rate makes University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 17 tracked Arkansas schools, it is more selective than about 88%.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,508 | 1,357 | 38.7% | 496 |
| 2015–16 | 4,452 | 2,055 | 46.2% | 684 |
| 2016–17 | 6,353 | 2,664 | 41.9% | 772 |
| 2017–18 | 4,393 | 2,051 | 46.7% | 514 |
| 2018–19 | 5,508 | 2,443 | 44.4% | 568 |
| 2019–20 | 5,136 | 2,257 | 43.9% | 488 |
| 2020–21 | 5,464 | 3,260 | 59.7% | 685 |
| 2021–22 | 4,699 | 3,173 | 67.5% | 677 |
| 2022–23 | 4,183 | 2,900 | 69.3% | 575 |
| 2023–24 | 3,792 | 2,182 | 57.5% | 411 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,282 | 1,330 | 58.3% |
| Men | 1,481 | 847 | 57.2% |
| Unknown | 29 | 5 | 17.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 430–528 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 450–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–18 | 78% |
How University of Arkansas compares
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Frequently asked
What is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's acceptance rate?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's acceptance rate is 57.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,182 admitted of 3,792 applicants).
Is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff test optional?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff received 3,792 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,182.
What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
Admitted students at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff typically scored 430–528 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff getting harder to get into?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 38.7% in 2014–15 to 57.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uapb.edu/.