More selective than 69% 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 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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.
We don't have University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse or have its file? Send it to us.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 22 | 27 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 76% | — | — | 22–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | — | — | 21–27 | 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 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Maranatha Baptist University | 72% | 64% | $26,005 |
| 9 | Viterbo University | 72% | 68% | $21,260 |
| 10 | Marian University | 75% | 44% | $21,937 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse admissions questions
What is the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepts 76% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,356 of 7,312 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse require the SAT or ACT?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
43% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,301 of 5,356).
Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepted 76% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% 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 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse overview