UW-Eau Claire Admission Requirements
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UW-Eau Claire Admission Overview
UW-Eau Claire admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UW-Eau Claire admitted 82.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.59 GPA (A-) and ACT 21-26. UW-Eau Claire is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UW-Eau Claire is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
UW-Eau Claire Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Acceptance Rate
The UW-Eau Claire acceptance rate is 82.3%. Last year, 7,266 of 8,824 applicants were admitted. That is the 19th lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UW-Eau Claire and can you get accepted?
UW-Eau Claire is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 28% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UW-Eau Claire GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.59Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.59
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at UW-Eau Claire typically have around a 3.59 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. UW-Eau Claire is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #5 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
UW-Eau Claire SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
Not ReportedFreshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
-25th Percentile Scores
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- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
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- Math N/A
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Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UW-Eau Claire ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
44%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 19
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 26
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at UW-Eau Claire typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 21–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UW-Eau Claire places #15 among colleges in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 26
ACT policy
You may apply to UW-Eau Claire without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
85% of University of Wisconsin Eau Claire freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 48% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 1, 2027Days left to Apply
335Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is $25.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
UW-Eau Claire is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 82.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.59 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to University of Wisconsin Eau Claire often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240268.
GPA calculator: University of Wisconsin Eau Claire GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026