University of Wisconsin - WhitewaterAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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800 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI 53190-1790
(262) 472-1440
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted May 1
SAT Only Considered if submitted May 1
ACT Only Considered if submitted May 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
800 W. Main St.
Whitewater
WI
53190-1790
Phone
(262) 472-1440
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Not reported
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
96% of 12,032 applicants were admitted
Women
96% of 6,517 applicants were admitted
Men
96% of 5,513 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,440 (21%) of 11,546 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,078 (17%) of 6,279 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,362 (26%) of 5,267 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
2%
3.75 - 3.99
16%
3.50 - 3.74
17%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
18%
2.50 - 2.99
22.7%
2.00 - 2.49
6.5%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 450-560 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
0.8%
Score of 600 - 700
13.5%
Score of 500 - 600
40.3%
Score of 400 - 500
38.2%
Score of 300 - 400
6.7%
Score of 200 - 300
0.4%
SAT EBRW: 460-580 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
2.9%
Score of 600 - 700
16%
Score of 500 - 600
44.1%
Score of 400 - 500
29.8%
Score of 300 - 400
6.7%
Score of 200 - 300
0.4%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
18-24 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
3.3%
Score of 24 - 29
23.7%
Score of 18 - 23
49.5%
Score of 12 - 17
23.1%
Score of 6 - 11
0.4%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
4%
Score of 24 - 29
27%
Score of 18 - 23
34.9%
Score of 12 - 17
33.4%
Score of 6 - 11
0.6%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
4.2%
Score of 24 - 29
17.7%
Score of 18 - 23
43.7%
Score of 12 - 17
29.6%
Score of 6 - 11
4.8%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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