University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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Interested in attending University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

79
%
Acceptance rate
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

79%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UW-La Crosse accepted 79% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,715 people applied and 5,365 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3343 / 3994 (84%)
Men
2022 / 2721 (74%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

43%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 43% ended up enrolling at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UW-La Crosse considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

18% of freshmen who attended UW-La Crosse were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 54% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

UW-La Crosse is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
598
75th Percentile
715
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
583
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1180
75th Percentile
1405

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