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Chances of getting into University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
89%
Admission Difficulty for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into UWM and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UWM is 89%.  It ranks #29 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 13,218 out of 14,859 applicants were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 56 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Wisconsin Milwaukee typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.16. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The UWM application fee is $25 and applications are due by Mar 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. 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..

UWM SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
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 Milwaukee
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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UWM ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
92%
ACT Scores for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
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 UWM?

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

UWM regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >95%
21 to 24 Avg + 89%-95%
19 to 21 Avg - 83%-89%
17 to 19 Reach 74%-83%
Less than 17 Low <74%
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UWM 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 Milwaukee?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into UWM. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee was 3.16 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #32 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 UWM accepts 89% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 1.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 17.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 24.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

66% of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 10%
Top 25% of class 19%
Top 50% of class 66%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 8,842 6,017 14,859
Accepted 7,920 5,298 13,218
Acceptance Rate 90% 88% 89%
Enrolled 1,837 1,521 3,358
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 29% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Mar 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Mar 1, 2023.

Application Fee

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

Application Requirements

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

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not 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

High School Credits Accepted at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240453 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.

FAQs

Does University of Wisconsin Milwaukee prefer SAT or ACT?

92% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Wisconsin Milwaukee?

89% of those who apply are granted admission to UWM. 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 Milwaukee?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 24. 92% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.