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UW-Green Bay Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
91%
Admission Difficulty for University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into UW-Green Bay and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UW-Green Bay is 91%.  It ranks #33 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Wisconsin Green Bay is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 5,016 out of 5,486 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 62 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Wisconsin Green Bay typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.16. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Wisconsin Green Bay. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 92% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UW-Green Bay SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for University of Wisconsin Green Bay
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 Green Bay
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

UW-Green Bay ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
92%
ACT Scores for University of Wisconsin Green Bay
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for University of Wisconsin Green Bay
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UW-Green Bay?

University of Wisconsin Green Bay 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-Green Bay regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Wisconsin Green Bay admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >95%
21 to 24 Avg + 91%-95%
18 to 21 Avg - 84%-91%
15 to 18 Reach 74%-84%
Less than 15 Low <74%
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UW-Green Bay GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.16
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into University of Wisconsin Green Bay?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into UW-Green Bay. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Wisconsin Green Bay was 3.16 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #31 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.16 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UW-Green Bay accepts 91% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Wisconsin Green Bay students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 1.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 14.2% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.3% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.1% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.3% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 21.3% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 3.3% Reach
less than 1.00 3.3% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Wisconsin Green Bay admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,543 1,943 5,486
Accepted 3,278 1,738 5,016
Acceptance Rate 93% 89% 91%
Enrolled 753 455 1,208
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 26% 24%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Wisconsin Green Bay is $25.

Application Requirements

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

University of Wisconsin Green Bay Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor 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 Green Bay
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240277 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Green Bay.

FAQs

Does University of Wisconsin Green Bay prefer SAT or ACT?

92% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Wisconsin Green Bay?

91% of those who apply are granted admission to UW-Green Bay. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Wisconsin Green Bay?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 24. 92% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.