Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
U. Wisconsin-Parkside admits about 8 in 10 applicants (75%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 54% 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 71%, women at 79%.
Yield
26% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
Where you stand
How U. Wisconsin-Parkside reads a record
, GPA, and class rank are all very important; tests are important. 19% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher. Scores are optional. 0% of first-years sent an SAT and 29% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Of the 19% whose high school reported a rank, 13% were in the top tenth. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Very important | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required; other tests considered
Transferring in
98% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 75% of first-year applicants
525 applied · 515 admitted · 330 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: priority date August 15, decisions on a rolling basis
- Winter entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date January 15, decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Required
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended for 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 starting September 15.
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 |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 1) | 3 |
| Foreign language | 0 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| History | 0 |
| Academic electives | 4 |
| Total | 17 |
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-Parkside doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.
Fall 2024 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.11
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%
- 3.75–3.9918%
- 3.50–3.7414%
- 3.25–3.4914%
- 3.00–3.2413%
- below 3.040%
The middle half had GPAs of 2.50–3.74.
All nine bands
| GPA | All |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 1.0% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 17.9% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 13.9% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 14.1% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 13.4% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 20.6% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 13.4% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 5.7% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
13% were in the top tenth of their high school class, 27% in the top quarter, of the 19% whose high school reported a rank.
Source:University of Wisconsin-Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024About 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 2026.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
46% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
32% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
44% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 12–17.
Shares of the 29% 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
Read 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;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Wisconsin-Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;University of Wisconsin-Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;University of Wisconsin-Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;University of Wisconsin-Parkside Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)