Reported for fall 2024: Required
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff told the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores for students entering in fall 2024.
Pine Bluff, Arkansas · Public, town campus, historically Black college or university
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 845-1108. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 14-18. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admitted 41% of applicants and required SAT or ACT scores.
Quick answer
There is no published minimum. Aim for 1108 or higher to sit in the top quarter of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's SAT submitters; 845 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 7% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.
Score check
The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.
Fall 2024 entering class
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 425 | 500 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 485 | 538 |
| SAT total (estimated) | 845 | 985 | 1108 |
| ACT composite | 14 | 16 | 18 |
Reading and Writing runs higher than Math here: the top quarter starts at 570 in Reading and Writing but 538 in Math.
College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 922.
Testing policy
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff told the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores for students entering in fall 2024.
Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's website before deciding whether to submit.
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FAQ
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 845 and 1108 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1108 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 845 marks the bottom quarter.
Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 14 to 18, with a median of 16. Scoring 18 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.
For fall 2024 entry, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it required SAT or ACT scores. Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's admissions website before you apply.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff admitted 41% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sources and method
Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.
Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.
Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.
Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].