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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admission Requirements

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admission Overview

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admitted 85.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and ACT 19-24. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

85.7%

Admission Standards

Very Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater acceptance rate is 85.7%. Last year, 8,732 of 10,187 applicants were admitted. That is the 24th lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and can you get accepted?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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 Whitewater typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #24 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 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 Whitewater freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	4.6%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	15.2%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	17.7%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	18.4%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	17.5%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	22.1%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	4.4%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.1%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

75th Percentile Scores

Reading N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

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

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

71%

25th Percentile Scores

English 17
Math 17
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 24
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 19–24) 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. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater places #22 among colleges in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 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 Whitewater
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>93%
21 to 24	Avg +	86%-93%
19 to 21	Avg -	79%-86%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<79%

How to read these figures

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

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

66% of University of Wisconsin Whitewater freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 28% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Wisconsin Whitewater students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	9%
Top 25% of class	28%
Top 50% of class	66%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

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

University of Wisconsin Whitewater admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,312	4,874	10,187
Accepted	4,575	4,156	8,732
Acceptance Rate	86%	85%	86%
Enrolled	1,018	1,142	2,160
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	27%	25%

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

Application Requirements

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

University of Wisconsin Whitewater 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 required for admission, but considered 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 considered for admission, even 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 Whitewater 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 Whitewater
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

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 85.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 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