University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Acceptance Rate
Whitewater, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,190
- Admitted
- 9,261
- Yield
- 23.9%
- 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-Whitewater's acceptance rate has risen from 81.8% in 2014–15 to 82.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,844 to 11,190 (+91%) over that period.
Its 82.8% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Whitewater more selective than about 37% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 52%.
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 23.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,844 | 4,780 | 81.8% | 2,151 |
| 2015–16 | 6,082 | 4,896 | 80.5% | 2,189 |
| 2016–17 | 7,291 | 5,056 | 69.3% | 2,220 |
| 2017–18 | 6,745 | 4,745 | 70.3% | 2,014 |
| 2018–19 | 6,386 | 4,839 | 75.8% | 2,188 |
| 2019–20 | 6,046 | 4,772 | 78.9% | 2,119 |
| 2020–21 | 6,046 | 4,832 | 79.9% | 2,055 |
| 2021–22 | 8,930 | 7,409 | 83% | 2,127 |
| 2022–23 | 9,448 | 7,783 | 82.4% | 2,089 |
| 2023–24 | 11,190 | 9,261 | 82.8% | 2,217 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,958 | 4,947 | 83% |
| Men | 5,231 | 4,314 | 82.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 73% |
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-Whitewater's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's acceptance rate is 82.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,261 admitted of 11,190 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater received 11,190 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,261.
Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 81.8% in 2014–15 to 82.8% 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: www.uww.edu/.