CUW Admission Requirements
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Can I get into CUW? The school has a 63% acceptance rate. Last year, 2,288 out of 3,621 applicants were admitted making CUW a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 49 percent. Concordia University Wisconsin typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
63% are accepted,
can you get in?
SAT Requirements
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Estimated Average SAT | N/A |
ACT Requirements
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 19 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 20 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
| Estimated Average ACT | 23 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into CUW?
Admission data indicates that CUW regularly accepts students with ACT's of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 100 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Concordia University Wisconsin.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >74% |
| 23 to 26 | Avg + | 63%-74% |
| 20 to 23 | Avg - | 50%-63% |
| 17 to 20 | Reach | 37%-50% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <37% |
Estimated GPA Requirements
You will need above average high school grades to get into Concordia University Wisconsin. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Concordia University Wisconsin was 3.34 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as CUW accepts 63% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 21% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 15% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 20% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 9% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
75% of Concordia University Wisconsin freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 16% |
| Top 25% of class | 40% |
| Top 50% of class | 75% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 25% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 7% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,923 | 1,698 | 3,621 |
| Accepted | 1,347 | 941 | 2,288 |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 55% | 63% |
| Enrolled | 318 | 242 | 560 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 24% | 26% | 24% |
Fall 2019 Application Deadline
Applicants have 110 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2019.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to CUW before the Aug 15 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| May 4 | May 17 |
| Jun 1 | Jul 10 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
| Jul 13 | Jul 23 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Concordia University Wisconsin and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=238616 IPEDS survey data for Concordia University Wisconsin.
