University of Wisconsin-River Falls Acceptance Rate
River Falls, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,903
- Admitted
- 4,818
- Yield
- 22.1%
- 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-River Falls's acceptance rate has fallen from 89.5% in 2014–15 to 81.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,305 to 5,903 (+156%) over that period.
Its 81.6% rate makes University of Wisconsin-River Falls more selective than about 39% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 55%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.3% for women vs 75.8% for men, a 9.5-point gap). University of Wisconsin-River Falls has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,305 | 2,064 | 89.5% | 1,015 |
| 2015–16 | 2,476 | 2,223 | 89.8% | 1,066 |
| 2016–17 | 3,232 | 2,332 | 72.2% | 1,219 |
| 2017–18 | 3,450 | 2,571 | 74.5% | 1,325 |
| 2018–19 | 3,209 | 2,409 | 75.1% | 1,314 |
| 2019–20 | 2,969 | 2,342 | 78.9% | 1,203 |
| 2020–21 | 2,782 | 2,138 | 76.9% | 1,088 |
| 2021–22 | 3,933 | 3,392 | 86.2% | 1,016 |
| 2022–23 | 4,091 | 3,456 | 84.5% | 1,014 |
| 2023–24 | 5,903 | 4,818 | 81.6% | 1,063 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,618 | 3,087 | 85.3% |
| Men | 2,285 | 1,731 | 75.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 39% |
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-River Falls's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls's acceptance rate is 81.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,818 admitted of 5,903 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-River Falls test optional?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls received 5,903 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,818.
Is University of Wisconsin-River Falls getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 89.5% in 2014–15 to 81.6% in 2023–24.
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: https://www.uwrf.edu/.