University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee can be found in Milwaukee, WI, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. The students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee number approximately twenty eight thousand each year, and is one of the largest universities in the state.

Most of the students that got into this school have scored between 19 to 24 on the ACT exam. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the UWM average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.98 - 3.25. About 80% of all applicant were admitted at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and from those that were granted acceptance about 44% continued on to attend. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected UWM acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 69%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at uwm.edu.

Overall UWM Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

76.6%

The overall acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was reported as 76.6% in Fall 2020 with over 11,300 applications submitted to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • UWM ACT Scores: 19 - 24
  • UWM Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.25

How Hard Is It to Get into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been slowly getting higher over the past years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 73.3%
  • 2017-2018: 72.4%
  • 2018-2019: 74.0%
  • 2019-2020: 76.6%
  • Projected UWM Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 69.4%

How Does UWM Compare?

76.6%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for UWM is thirty-five percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Marquette University83.0%
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater78.9%
Northwestern University9.1%
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh76.3%
Loyola University Chicago67.2%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Recommended
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants11,27343.3%56.7%
Admitted8,63243.8%56.2%
Enrolled3,76047.2%52.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to UWM (Fall 2020)

ACT®Score Range
English18 - 24
Math17 - 25
Composite Score19 - 24
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