University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Acceptance Rate
Green Bay, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,373
- Admitted
- 5,598
- Yield
- 22.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 87.8% (87.4% in 2014–15, 87.8% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 1,945 to 6,373 (+228%) over that period.
Its 87.8% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Green Bay more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.5% for women vs 83.5% for men, a 7-point gap). University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,945 | 1,699 | 87.4% | 770 |
| 2015–16 | 2,137 | 1,810 | 84.7% | 789 |
| 2016–17 | 2,687 | 1,965 | 73.1% | 872 |
| 2017–18 | 2,705 | 2,043 | 75.5% | 975 |
| 2018–19 | 3,222 | 2,532 | 78.6% | 1,330 |
| 2019–20 | 3,246 | 2,767 | 85.2% | 1,346 |
| 2020–21 | 3,292 | 2,957 | 89.8% | 1,269 |
| 2021–22 | 5,486 | 5,016 | 91.4% | 1,208 |
| 2022–23 | 5,762 | 5,164 | 89.6% | 1,137 |
| 2023–24 | 6,373 | 5,598 | 87.8% | 1,258 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,951 | 3,576 | 90.5% |
| Men | 2,421 | 2,022 | 83.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 44% |
How University of Wisconsin compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's acceptance rate is 87.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,598 admitted of 6,373 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay received 6,373 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,598.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uwgb.edu/.