University of Wisconsin-Whitewater SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
UW-Whitewater admits most applicants, but testing still matters because scores are required and ACT results are the norm here. Aim for a 24 or higher on the ACT, or about an 1150 SAT, to place yourself near the top of the typical admitted-student range.
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater facts and stats
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater enrolls 10,090 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. UW-Whitewater has a 78% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 63% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 21:1. UW-Whitewater is test-required for admissions.
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How do your scores compare at UW-Whitewater?
Key University of Wisconsin-Whitewater application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
May 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
January 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. Because UW-Whitewater is test-required and has a January 1 financial aid priority deadline, a December retake is likely the last one that can still arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
UW-Whitewater’s in-state tuition is $6,878, while out-of-state tuition is $15,210. About 40% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $1,382. Submit the FAFSA by the January 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
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For out-of-state students, tuition at UW-Whitewater is $15,210, compared with $6,878 for in-state students. Room and board adds about $8,380. About 40% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $9,485, while merit awards average $1,382. Graduates leave with an average debt of $26,599.
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44% of undergrads live on campus
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 4% of men join fraternities, and 3% of women join sororities.
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