Balikpapan – As the National Selection for New Student Admissions (SNPMB) approaches, prospective students are required not only to choose study programs based on personal interests, but also to rationally assess competition patterns and admission opportunities. Within the Faculty of Science and Information Technology, the Department of Science and Data Analytics offers four study programs that serve as fundamental pillars for the development of science, mathematics, and data analysis fields that are increasingly strategic in the digital era.

Admission data for the 2025/2026 Academic Year indicate that each study program demonstrates distinct levels of competitiveness, reflecting both applicant preferences and the degree of selectivity across different SNPMB admission pathways.

 Physics: A Scientific Foundation with Broad Admission Opportunities 

The Physics Study Program shows relatively low to moderate levels of competition. Through the SNBP pathway, the acceptance rate reached 66.7%, while the SNBT pathway recorded an acceptance rate of 46.2%. The SUMMIT pathway offered the highest opportunity, with 8 out of 10 applicants successfully admitted.

These figures suggest that Physics provides relatively broad admission opportunities and represents a strategic choice for students interested in fundamental sciences with wide-ranging applications in technology, energy, and materials.

 Mathematics: Consistent Selection amid Stable Demand 

The Mathematics Study Program demonstrates a consistent selection pattern across all admission pathways. The acceptance rate reached 68.2% through SNBP, 45.5% through SNBT, and 60% through the SUMMIT pathway. These figures reflect a balance between applicant demand and available capacity, maintaining a stable level of competition.

As a foundational discipline supporting fields such as data science, actuarial science, and artificial intelligence, Mathematics remains a rational option for students with strong analytical and abstract reasoning skills.

 Statistics: High Demand with Measured Selectivity 

Statistics is among the study programs with the highest number of applicants, reflecting the growing interest in data analytics and statistical analysis. Nevertheless, acceptance rates remain within a relatively stable range of 64–69% across all SNPMB pathways.

This indicates that although competition is considerable, admission opportunities in Statistics remain realistic, making it a popular yet measured choice for students interested in data processing and interpretation.

Actuarial Science: High Competition and Strategic Alternative Pathways 

Actuarial Science records the highest level of competition, particularly through the SNBP and SNBT pathways, with acceptance rates of 40.9% and 46.7%, respectively. The high number of applicants reflects the strong appeal of career prospects in finance, insurance, and risk management.

However, the SUMMIT pathway offers a significantly higher opportunity, with an acceptance rate reaching 92.3%, positioning it as a highly strategic alternative for applicants committed to pursuing Actuarial Science.

 Overall, the SNPMB 2025/2026 data indicate that Actuarial Science remains the most competitive program in the main admission pathways, while Statistics attracts a large number of applicants with relatively stable acceptance opportunities. Meanwhile, Physics and Mathematics offer more accessible admission prospects with lower to moderate levels of competition. This information serves as an important reference for prospective students in developing a realistic, well informed, and future oriented strategy when selecting a study program since choosing a major is not merely about following trends, but about understanding opportunities and personal readiness.