- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.11, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–25 composite
- Average net price: $8,778 a year (2022–23)
University of Wisconsin Parkside average GPA
University of Wisconsin Parkside reported an average high school GPA of 3.11 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 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 Parkside acceptance rate
University of Wisconsin Parkside admitted 1,997 of 2,649 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Wisconsin Parkside in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT English | 16 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 23 |
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 Parkside 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 |
| 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 |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | 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 |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
University of Wisconsin Parkside 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 also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,778 a year at University of Wisconsin Parkside 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
What is the average high school GPA at University of Wisconsin Parkside?
The average high school GPA of University of Wisconsin Parkside's first-year students who submitted one is 3.11, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this average can't be compared directly with your own GPA. Source: University of Wisconsin Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin Parkside?
University of Wisconsin Parkside's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,997 of 2,649 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What ACT scores do University of Wisconsin Parkside students have?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin Parkside's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (29% of them) had composite scores of 17–25, with a median of 21.
Does University of Wisconsin Parkside accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Wisconsin Parkside 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.
What is the average net price at University of Wisconsin Parkside?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $8,778 a year at University of Wisconsin Parkside, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin-ParksideU.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 Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25University of Wisconsin Parkside: 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).