Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
U. Wisconsin-Green Bay admits about 7 in 10 applicants (75%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 55% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 85%, women at 91%.
Yield
17% 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-Green Bay reads a record
, GPA, and tests are all very important. 16% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 0% of first-years sent an SAT and 30% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Recommends 2 years of foreign language. 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 | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Very important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Very important | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not 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 considered; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required; other tests considered
Transferring in
64% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 75% of first-year applicants
1,631 applied · 1,038 admitted · 537 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Winter entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required of some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Required of some
- 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.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- There's no set reply date.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 3 | 3 |
| Science (lab: 1 / 1) | 3 | 3 |
| Foreign language | 0 | 2 |
| Social studies | 3 | 3 |
| History | 0 | 0 |
| Academic electives | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 19 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 2.98
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)
- 4.01%
- 3.75–3.9915%
- 3.50–3.7417%
- 3.25–3.4914%
- 3.00–3.2410%
- below 3.043%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.00–3.74.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 1.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 15.0% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 17.0% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 14.0% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 10.0% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 17.0% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 12.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 9.0% |
| below 1.0 | 5.0% |
Source:University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 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 who entered in fall 2024.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
47% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
45% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
35% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 12–17.
Shares of the 30% 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
349 studentsRead with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)