Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Wisconsin-Eau Claire's yield is 8 pts higher than Montana State's
Yield rate - 2
Montana State admits 82% vs. 82% at U. Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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
- U. Wisconsin-Eau ClaireAccessible
- Montana StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 17–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Wisconsin-Eau ClaireTest-optional
- Montana StateTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Wisconsin-Eau Claire
and GPA are both very important; class rank is important; tests are considered. 45% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
Montana State
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Montana State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Important | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About 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

