Eau Claire,
WI
About UW Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public, state school in the town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. UW Eau Claire was founded in 1916. The college enrolls around 10,064 students per year, including 9,377 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
It is moderately difficult to get into UW Eau Claire. In 2022, UW Eau Claire accepted 85% of applicants. Out of 8,297 applications received in 2022, 7,091 students were offered admission.
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 2% |
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College Info
UW Eau Claire Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 20
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UW Eau Claire is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UW Eau Claire is Aug 20.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UW Eau Claire ACT Scores
ACT Range
21 - 26
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
26 and Above
21 to 26
21 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to UW Eau Claire is 24. Students with an ACT score of 26 and above have a good chance of getting into UW Eau Claire. Students with an ACT score that falls between 21 and 26 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 21 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
UW Eau Claire SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1080 - 1250
Math SAT Range
530 - 630
Reading SAT Range
530 - 630
UW Eau Claire Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$17,745
In State$26,021
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at UW Eau Claire is like? There are approximately 10,064 students enrolled at UW Eau Claire, including 9,377 undergraduate students and 687 graduate students. 93% percent of students attend school full-time, 65% percent are from WI and 35% percent of students are from other states.
93%
Full Time7%
Part Time65%
In State35%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,064
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
85%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$8,870
Out-of-State
$17,146
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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