More selective than 46% 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-Whitewater 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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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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-Whitewater is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 17 | 24 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | — | — | 17–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | — | — | 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has the 20th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | 86% | 59% | $14,158 |
| 21 | Alverno College | 86% | 49% | $22,540 |
| 22 | Saint Norbert College | 86% | 71% | $26,172 |
| 23 | Lakeland University | 86% | 42% | $24,212 |
| 24 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | 87% | 46% | $14,305 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admissions questions
What is the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,261 of 11,190 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater require the SAT or ACT?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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-Whitewater?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,217 of 9,261).
Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% 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-Whitewater overview