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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.

87
%
Acceptance rate

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

87%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UW-River Falls accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,355 people applied and 6,442 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
4020 / 4501 (89%)
Men
2420 / 2854 (85%)

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-River Falls:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

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

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% 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

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

Grades

2% of freshmen who attended UW-River Falls were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 3% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

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

August 1
Application notification
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