Wisconsin Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score

Below is a list of the 13 public colleges in Wisconsin with the highest ACT Score for incoming freshmen. University of Wisconsin Madison leads the list with an average ACT Score of 31. Alternatively, check out the SAT version of these rankings.

The ACT is a standardized test used by colleges to evaluate applicants. It is not a guarantee of success in college, but it is a strong indicator of academic potential.

List of Wisconsin Public Colleges Ranked by Highest ACT Score
College	Average ACT Score
University of Wisconsin Madison Madison, Wisconsin	31
University of Wisconsin La Crosse La Crosse, Wisconsin	24
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin	23
University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, Wisconsin	23
University of Wisconsin Stout Menomonie, Wisconsin	22
University of Wisconsin River Falls River Falls, Wisconsin	22
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, Wisconsin	21
University of Wisconsin Green Bay Green Bay, Wisconsin	21
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, Wisconsin	21
University of Wisconsin Superior Superior, Wisconsin	21
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin	21
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Stevens Point, Wisconsin	21
University of Wisconsin Parkside Kenosha, Wisconsin	20

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This list is updated annually based on the latest data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Last updated: August 2026

Data source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025 - National Center for Education Statistics.