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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 41%
- SAT (middle 50%): 845-1108
- ACT (middle 50%): 14-18
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1108 or an ACT around 18 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff a stronger bet. Below 845, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has a 41% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff scored 845-1108 on the SAT. Scoring above 1108 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 845 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff scored 14-18 on the ACT. Above 18 is strong, below 14 is below the typical admit.
Is University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.