Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Wisconsin-Parkside's yield is 9 pts higher than Massachusetts College of Art and Design's
Yield rate - 2
U. Wisconsin-Parkside admits 75% vs. 76% at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Massachusetts College of Art and DesignSelective
- U. Wisconsin-ParksideAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Massachusetts College of Art and DesignTest-blind
- U. Wisconsin-ParksideTest-optional
How they read a record
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
U. Wisconsin-Parkside
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. 19% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | U. Wisconsin-Parkside |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Very important |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Required | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;University of Wisconsin-Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicantsAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why