University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-L)

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UW-L can be found in La Crosse, WI, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. UW-L has an enrollment of over 11,000 students.

The majority of students admitted to this school have scored in-between 23 - 27 on the ACT exam. We were able to estimate the UW-L average GPA (3.28 - 3.45) of admitted students by applying sampled GPA data on over 150 schools. Approximately 70 percent of all students which applied were accepted at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and from those that were granted acceptance around 46 percent continued on to enroll. Based on historical acceptance rate data, the projected UW-L acceptance rate 2021 is estimated to be 68%. You can get more information from the admissions office website at uwlax.edu.

Overall UW-L Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

73.0%

The overall acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was reported as 73.0% in Fall 2020 with over 6,530 applications submitted to UW-L. 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

  • UW-L ACT Scores: 23 - 27
  • UW-L Average GPA: 3.28 - 3.45

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

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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-La Crosse has been staying about the same from year to year.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 74.2%
  • 2017-2018: 73.5%
  • 2018-2019: 70.6%
  • 2019-2020: 73.0%
  • Projected UW-L Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 67.5%

How Does UW-L Compare?

73.0%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is twenty-nine percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Winona State University67.9%
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota92.0%
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire81.6%
University of Wisconsin-Stout90.5%
University of Wisconsin-Platteville84.8%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • High School Class Rankings are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • College Prep Classes are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters 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
Applicants6,52941.1%58.9%
Admitted4,76639.0%61.0%
Enrolled2,20341.1%58.9%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to UW-L (Fall 2020)

ACT®Score Range
English21 - 26
Math22 - 27
Composite Score23 - 27
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School Details

Address

1725 State St
La Crosse, WI 54601-9959

Phone

(608) 785-8000

Website

School Code

#003919

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