UW-Green Bay Admission Requirements

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UW-Green Bay Admission Overview

UW-Green Bay admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UW-Green Bay admitted 88.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.16 GPA (B+) and ACT 18-24. UW-Green Bay 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-Green Bay Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

88.6%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Acceptance Rate

The UW-Green Bay acceptance rate is 88.6%. Last year, 5,226 of 5,899 applicants were admitted. That is the 28th lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UW-Green Bay and can you get accepted?

UW-Green Bay 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 Green Bay typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.16. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UW-Green Bay GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.16

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.16

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UW-Green Bay typically have around a 3.16 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. UW-Green Bay is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #29 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.2 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Wisconsin Green Bay freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 1.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.2% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.3% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.1% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.3% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 21.3% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 3.3% Reach
less than 1.00 1.3% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UW-Green Bay SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

-

25th Percentile Scores

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SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Wisconsin Green Bay

75th Percentile Scores

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SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UW-Green Bay ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

32%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 16
  • Math 17
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Wisconsin Green Bay

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 24
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UW-Green Bay typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UW-Green Bay places #23 among colleges in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UW-Green Bay without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 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.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Wisconsin Green Bay
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
24+ Above 75th >94%
21 to 24 Avg + 89%-94%
18 to 21 Avg - 81%-89%
Below 18 Below mid-50 <81%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Wisconsin Green Bay admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,571 2,326 5,899
Accepted 3,237 1,988 5,226
Acceptance Rate 91% 85% 89%
Enrolled 784 534 1,318
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 27% 25%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Wisconsin Green Bay and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Wisconsin Green Bay application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Wisconsin Green Bay is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UW-Green Bay is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.16 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240277.

GPA calculator: University of Wisconsin Green Bay GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026