Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. Wisconsin-Eau Claire admits about 8 in 10 applicants (82%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 39% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$25 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 80%, women at 84%.
Yield
28% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Doesn't offer early decision or early action
Where you stand
How U. Wisconsin-Eau Claire reads a record
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. Scores are optional. 0% of first-years sent an SAT and 41% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 59% whose high school reported a rank, 20% were in the top tenth. Recommends 2 years of foreign language and 4 of math. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Important | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Important | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
75% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 82% of first-year applicants
750 applied · 565 admitted · 372 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date March 1, apply by May 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Winter entry: priority date November 1
- Spring entry: priority date March 1
- Summer entry: priority date August 20
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Apply by August 1 for fall 2026.
- Priority date: February 1. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting August 15.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1, or within 3 weeks if admitted later.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 4 |
| Science | 3 | 4 |
| Foreign language | 0 | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 | 4 |
| Academic electives | 4 | – |
| Total | 17 | 18* |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science. *Added up from the subjects listed; the college didn't give a total.
On the admissions map
The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.64
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.015%
- 3.75–3.9930%
- 3.50–3.7422%
- 3.25–3.4917%
- 3.00–3.2412%
- below 3.03%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 15.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 30.2% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 22.1% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 17.4% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 12.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 3.2% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 0.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
20% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 49% in the top quarter, of the 59% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
16% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
19% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
12% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
Shares of the 41% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
submitted ACT
717 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)