- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite
- Average net price: $13,670 a year (2022–23)
On this page · 7 sections
How does your GPA compare?
Don't know your GPA? Online GPA calculator
Where you standEnter your GPA
Add a test score to compare it with what University of Wisconsin Whitewater reported: an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–24.
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 Whitewater reviews each application.
University of Wisconsin Whitewater GPA requirements
University of Wisconsin Whitewater requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Wisconsin Whitewater hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Wisconsin Whitewater acceptance rate
University of Wisconsin Whitewater admitted 8,732 of 10,187 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public 4-year university in Whitewater, Wisconsin, with 10,084 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Wisconsin Whitewater 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 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1050 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Wisconsin Whitewater 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 |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | 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 |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Wisconsin Whitewater 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 $13,670 a year at University of Wisconsin Whitewater 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
Do I have a chance at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Wisconsin Whitewater admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How selective is the University of Wisconsin Whitewater?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Wisconsin Whitewater admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the University of Wisconsin Whitewater's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin Whitewater's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,732 of 10,187 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Wisconsin Whitewater?
University of Wisconsin Whitewater requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater?
A lot: University of Wisconsin Whitewater requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are the University of Wisconsin Whitewater's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin Whitewater's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is the University of Wisconsin Whitewater test optional?
Yes. University of Wisconsin Whitewater considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 71% sent ACT scores.
How much does the University of Wisconsin Whitewater cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,670 a year at University of Wisconsin Whitewater 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 Whitewater look at legacy status?
No. University of Wisconsin Whitewater doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Wisconsin Whitewater accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Wisconsin Whitewater 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 Whitewater's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterU.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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
With a similar acceptance rate and size.
- University of Wisconsin OshkoshEasy · 86% admitted
- University of Wisconsin Green BayEasy · 89% admitted
- University of Wisconsin Eau ClaireEasy · 82% admitted
- Marquette UniversityEasy · 81% admitted
- University of Wisconsin StoutEasy · 88% admitted
- University of Wisconsin PlattevilleEasy · 89% admitted
See all colleges in Wisconsin →