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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range805 to 1045

ACT Range14 to 18

Average GPA2.90

Acceptance Rate41.2%

UAPB is test-optional, but ACT scores still play a real role here: 67% of applicants submit them, and an 18 or higher puts you at the top of the middle range. With a 41% acceptance rate, that score can strengthen your application. Separately, a 3.0+ GPA can unlock the $5,000 Entergy scholarship.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff enrolls about 1,817 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. UAPB has a 64% freshman retention rate and a 40% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Pine Bluff, AR

Undergrad Enrollment1,817

Freshman Retention64%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate40%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at UAPB?

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Key University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UAPB, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Since UAPB does not offer Early Decision and the listed aid and merit deadlines do not require test scores, make sure your final fall retake scores arrive by UAPB’s regular admission deadline rather than planning around the April 1 aid date.

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What you'll actually pay

UAPB is a public university in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, with in-state tuition of $6,339 and out-of-state tuition of $14,914. About 70% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is April 1.

In-State Tuition$6,339

Out-of-State Tuition$14,914

Room and Board$8,993

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$30

Students on Aid70%

Average Aid Package$7,569

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at UAPB is $14,914, while in-state tuition is $6,339. Room and board adds about $8,993, so billed costs can vary significantly based on residency and housing plans. About 70% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $7,569, which can substantially reduce what students pay out of pocket.