More selective than 20% 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 UWM 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.
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UWM 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, UWM is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UWM admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | — | — | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | — | — | 18–24 | 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 UWM compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
UWM has the 29th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Carthage College | 87% | 64% | $26,565 |
| 26 | University of Wisconsin-Stout | 88% | 55% | $17,490 |
| 27 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 89% | 48% | $13,369 |
| 28 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | 89% | 56% | $16,032 |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 91% | 49% | $15,014 |
| 30 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | 92% | 51% | $14,559 |
| 31 | Herzing University-Kenosha | 92% | 72% | $23,066 |
| 32 | University of Wisconsin-Superior | 93% | 42% | $12,220 |
| 33 | Herzing University-Brookfield | 93% | 42% | $20,514 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at UWM
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UWM admissions questions
What is the UWM acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 14,736 of 16,662 applicants were admitted.
Does UWM require the SAT or ACT?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 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 UWM?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,366 of 14,736).
Is UWM getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% 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-Milwaukee overview