# University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-whitewater

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public college in Whitewater, WI with 9,405 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, and admitted students average 1050 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,737 per year ($8,655 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,084 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 86% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 11,190 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 9,261 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 17–24 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $19,211 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $13,737 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $8,655 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $8,417 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $10,549 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,644 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $18,775 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 9,405 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 56% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,084 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,688 (FY2024) |

## What University of Wisconsin-Whitewater considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's acceptance rate?**

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admits 86% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.

**Is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?**

In Fall 2023, 11,190 students applied to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and 9,261 were admitted; 2,217 enrolled.

**Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater consider legacy status?**

No. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater require an essay?**

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $19,211 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,737.

**What is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's graduation rate?**

56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 240189. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology