Chances of getting into University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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How hard is it to get into UW-La Crosse and can I get accepted? The school has a 73% acceptance rate ranking it #18 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,766 out of 6,529 applicants were admitted making UW-La Crosse 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 32 percent. University of Wisconsin La Crosse typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 46% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
Test Requirements
You must submit admission test scores with your application. University of Wisconsin La Crosse is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UW-La Crosse SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| 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 |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
UW-La Crosse ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 21 |
| ACT Math 25th | 22 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 23 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 25 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UW-La Crosse?
Admission data indicates that UW-La Crosse regularly accepts students with ACT's of 23 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 32 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 21 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 25 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #6 in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 99 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >82% |
| 25 to 27 | Avg + | 73%-82% |
| 23 to 25 | Avg - | 61%-73% |
| 21 to 23 | Reach | 48%-61% |
| Less than 21 | Low | <48% |
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UW-La Crosse GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into University of Wisconsin La Crosse?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into UW-La Crosse. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Wisconsin La Crosse was 3.42 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UW-La Crosse accepts 73% of students who apply.
*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply employs an artificial intelligence (AI) process to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of other colleges' data. 3.42 is an estimate of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
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High School Class Rank
77% of University of Wisconsin La Crosse freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 26% |
| Top 25% of class | 77% |
| Top 50% of class | 98% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 2% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,846 | 2,683 | 6,529 |
| Accepted | 2,909 | 1,857 | 4,766 |
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 69% | 73% |
| Enrolled | 1,298 | 905 | 2,203 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 45% | 49% | 46% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 265 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Jun 15, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Wisconsin La Crosse is $50.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Wisconsin La Crosse and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240329 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
FAQs
Does University of Wisconsin La Crosse prefer SAT or ACT?
99% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Wisconsin La Crosse?
73% of those who apply are granted admission to UW-La Crosse. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Wisconsin La Crosse?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 27. 99% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.