University of Wisconsin - WhitewaterAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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800 West Main Street Whitewater, WI 53190-1790
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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
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 3 4
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 3 4
Academic Electives 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Recommended May 1
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted May 1
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used , ACT: Not used
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Admissions Office
Address
800 West Main Street
Whitewater
WI
53190-1790
Fax
(262) 472-1515
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
No set date
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
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
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
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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
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
94% of 5,139 applicants were admitted
Women
93% of 2,572 applicants were admitted
Men
95% of 2,567 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,055 (43%) of 4,832 admitted students enrolled
Women
965 (40%) of 2,401 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,090 (45%) of 2,431 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
4%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
20%
3.00 - 3.24
20%
2.50 - 2.99
21.2%
2.00 - 2.49
3.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 544 average , 500-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3.6%
Score of 600 - 700
22.2%
Score of 500 - 600
51.1%
Score of 400 - 500
20.9%
Score of 300 - 400
2.2%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 540 average , 490-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1.3%
Score of 600 - 700
27.1%
Score of 500 - 600
44.9%
Score of 400 - 500
25.8%
Score of 300 - 400
0.9%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
22 average , 19-24 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
3.9%
Score of 24 - 29
28%
Score of 18 - 23
56.7%
Score of 12 - 17
11.4%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: 22
Score of 30 - 36
4.7%
Score of 24 - 29
29.9%
Score of 18 - 23
40.9%
Score of 12 - 17
24.5%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Eng: 21
Score of 30 - 36
5.5%
Score of 24 - 29
19.3%
Score of 18 - 23
51.8%
Score of 12 - 17
22.1%
Score of 6 - 11
1.3%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 8%
Top quarter: 27%
Top half: 69%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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