- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.2, as reported by the college for 2023–24
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
- Average net price: $16,499 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of Wisconsin Milwaukee reported: an average GPA of 3.2 (2023–24), an acceptance rate of 91% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–25.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee reviews each application.
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee average GPA
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee reported an average high school GPA of 3.2 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2023–24 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 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
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 Milwaukee acceptance rate
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee admitted 14,581 of 16,079 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public 4-year university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with 18,288 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 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 |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 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 $16,499 a year at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 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
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?
It would be within the usual range there: 37.5% of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 91% 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.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?
A lot: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA did the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's first-year students have?
30.5% of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23.6%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Is there a minimum GPA for the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.2, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
Does the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee require the SAT or ACT?
Check University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 66% sent ACT scores.
What percent of applicants does the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee accept?
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 14,581 of 16,079 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What ACT scores do the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students have?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the average net price at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,499 a year at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to 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 Milwaukee's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeU.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 Milwaukee Common Data Set 2023–24University of Wisconsin Milwaukee: 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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