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UW-Eau Claire Admission Requirements

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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Chances of getting into University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
77%
Admission Difficulty for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into UW-Eau Claire and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UW-Eau Claire is 77%.  It ranks #16 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 7,297 out of 9,420 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 43 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.59. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UW-Eau Claire application fee is $25 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 97% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UW-Eau Claire SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class
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UW-Eau Claire ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
21-26 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
97%
ACT Scores for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 20
ACT Math 25th 19
ACT Composite 25th 21
ACT Scores for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 25
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 26
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UW-Eau Claire?

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

UW-Eau Claire regularly accepts students who score 21 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 43 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 21-26.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
26 and Above Good >88%
23 to 26 Avg + 77%-88%
21 to 23 Avg - 67%-77%
19 to 21 Reach 55%-67%
Less than 19 Low <55%
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UW-Eau Claire GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.59
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Wisconsin Eau Claire?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into UW-Eau Claire. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire was 3.59 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #5 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.59 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UW-Eau Claire accepts 77% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.55% Good
3.75 to 3.99 27.88% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 23.96% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.93% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 13.84% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 4.79% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.05% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

85% of University of Wisconsin Eau Claire freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Wisconsin Eau Claire students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 18%
Top 25% of class 48%
Top 50% of class 85%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,128 3,292 9,420
Accepted 4,861 2,436 7,297
Acceptance Rate 79% 74% 77%
Enrolled 1,428 825 2,253
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 29% 34% 31%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
67

Applicants have 67 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240268 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

FAQs

Does University of Wisconsin Eau Claire prefer SAT or ACT?

97% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Wisconsin Eau Claire?

77% of those who apply are granted admission to UW-Eau Claire. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 26. 97% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.