University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Acceptance Rate
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee reported an overall acceptance rate of 72.2% for the application year 2024, with 9,834 applicants and 7,096 accepted. Early Action (EA) acceptance remained competitive at 72.1% with 3,278 applicants, while Regular Decision (RD) acceptance matched that of the overall rate at 72.2% from 6,556 applicants. The transfer acceptance rate is relatively high at 64.31% for 3,301 applicants, with an average GPA of 3.2 among acceptances. On the waitlist, 6,449 students were offered a place, but only 11 were admitted, resulting in a 0.2% acceptance rate for the year.
Overall Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 9,834
Accepted Applicants: 7,096
Regular Decision vs Early Action Acceptance Rates
Historical Acceptance Rates
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee has shown significant fluctuations in its acceptance rates over the years. For the application year 2024, the overall acceptance rate was 72.2%, with 9,834 applicants and 7,096 accepted. This marks a decrease from the 86.4% acceptance rate in 2023, where 16,852 students applied and 14,555 were accepted. In comparison, the acceptance rate was 72.2% again in 2022, indicating that the university experienced a sharp drop in acceptance rates from 2023 to 2024, after a more consistent performance in the preceding years.
Wait List Acceptance Rate
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is a mere 0.2%, with only 11 out of 6,449 wait listed applicants gaining admission. This marks a significant decline compared to the previous year (2023), when 21 students were accepted from 4,335 offers, resulting in a 0.5% acceptance rate. Historical data reveals a stark drop in acceptance, with no admissions recorded in 2021 and only 22 out of an unspecified number in 2022. These trends indicate a tightening of the wait list process, emphasizing the increasing competitiveness for prospective students.
6449
Offered a Place
11
Admitted
0.2%
Acceptance Rate
Transfer Acceptance Rate
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee has a transfer acceptance rate of 64.31% for the application year 2024, with 2,123 out of 3,301 applicants being accepted. This rate remains consistent with the prior year, 2023, which also had an acceptance rate of 64.31%. Historical data from 2022 and earlier years is not available, so it's unclear how trends have shifted over time. With an average GPA of 3.2 among transfer applicants, UWM continues to attract a significant number of transfer students to its programs.
Transfer Acceptance Rate
Total Applicants: 3,301
Accepted Applicants: 2,123
Domestic vs International Acceptance Rates
Scores
GPA
3.2
SAT
990-1180
Math: 510-620
Reading: 520-620
ACT
19-25
Math: 18-25
English: 18-24
Reading: 18-24
Science: -
Acceptances by Race
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 6.71% |
| Black/African American | 8.01% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.12% |
| White | 66.66% |
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