More selective than 60% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose CUW over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
CUW SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, CUW is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
CUW admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | — | — | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | — | — | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is CUW compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
CUW has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside | 75% | 40% | $11,772 |
| 12 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | 76% | 71% | $16,210 |
| 13 | Edgewood College | 76% | 60% | $26,113 |
| 14 | Wisconsin Lutheran College | 78% | 64% | $23,245 |
| 15 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | 78% | 68% | $36,201 |
| 16 | Ripon College | 80% | 63% | $20,216 |
| 17 | Marquette University | 81% | 83% | $31,487 |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | 82% | 57% | $14,054 |
| 19 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 82% | 64% | $16,550 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at CUW
College Scorecard; IPEDS
CUW admissions questions
What is the CUW acceptance rate?
Concordia University-Wisconsin accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,064 of 4,537 applicants were admitted.
Does CUW require the SAT or ACT?
Concordia University-Wisconsin considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at CUW?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (452 of 3,064).
Is CUW getting harder to get into?
Concordia University-Wisconsin accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Concordia University-Wisconsin overview