University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UW-Milwaukee accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 15,009 people applied and 14,302 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
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 3 years at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, making their yield rate Medium. 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 - Milwaukee by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UW-Milwaukee considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.15.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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