Chances of getting into University of Wisconsin Parkside
Acceptance Rate
How hard is it to get into Parkside and can I get accepted?
The acceptance rate at Parkside is 75%. It ranks #11 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. Parkside is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,713 out of 2,285 applicants were admitted.
The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 69 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Wisconsin Parkside typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
The Parkside application fee is $0 and applications are due by Jun 1.
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Wisconsin Parkside. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 85% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
Parkside SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| 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 |
Parkside ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 23 |
| Average ACT Score | 20
|
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Parkside?
University of Wisconsin Parkside is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".
Parkside regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-23.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
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Parkside GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into University of Wisconsin Parkside?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Parkside. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Wisconsin Parkside was 3.31 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #23 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Parkside accepts 75% of students who apply.
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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
High School Class Rank
80% of University of Wisconsin Parkside freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 14% |
| Top 25% of class | 39% |
| Top 50% of class | 80% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1,360 | 925 | 2,285 |
| Accepted | 1,042 | 671 | 1,713 |
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 73% | 75% |
| Enrolled | 290 | 177 | 467 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 28% | 26% | 27% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 62 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 Parkside is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Wisconsin Parkside and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| 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
| 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=240374 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Parkside.
FAQs
Does University of Wisconsin Parkside prefer SAT or ACT?
85% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Wisconsin Parkside?
75% of those who apply are granted admission to Parkside. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Wisconsin Parkside?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 85% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.