University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 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-River Falls?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UW-River Falls accepted 77% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 6,331 people applied and 4,927 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
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-River Falls:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 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-River Falls by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UW-River Falls considers:
Very Important
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- 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-River Falls?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Wisconsin-River Falls as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.07. 12% of freshmen who attended UW-River Falls were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 34% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
UW-River Falls is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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