- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.64, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–27 composite
- Average net price: $15,323 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire reviews each application.
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire average GPA
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire reported an average high school GPA of 3.64 for its first-year students, in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire acceptance rate
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire admitted 7,266 of 8,824 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public 4-year university in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with 9,351 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1220 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Wisconsin Eau Claire looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,323 a year at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire?
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.64, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA did the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's first-year students have?
67.3% of University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (30.2%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
How many applicants get into the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire?
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,266 of 8,824 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.5 GPA get you into the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire?
It would be within the usual range there: 32.7% of University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 82% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What are the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 22–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire?
A lot: University of Wisconsin Eau Claire requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 44% sent ACT scores.
How much does the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,323 a year at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Common Data Set 2025–26University of Wisconsin Eau Claire: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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