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About University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public university in Whitewater, WI, known for its public masters university, business and education focus, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 82%, University of Wisconsin is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 2,089 students each year. University of Wisconsin is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 923–1128, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. University of Wisconsin offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $3,678 per year; the sticker price of $28,092 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

82%
Overall Accept Rate
2.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1026
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 923 – 1128 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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Application Strategy
If you are applying to the College of Business and Economics at UW Whitewater, note that it has a strong regional reputation in Wisconsin, so mention specific programs like accounting or business education in your application to show you have researched what makes Whitewater stand out from other UW campuses.
Test Score Strategy
Since UW Whitewater is test optional and essays and scores carry low weight in decisions, you are better off not submitting a score that falls below the 75th percentile and letting your GPA and coursework carry your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Wisconsin-Whitewater actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$28k/yr$8.4k
30k-48k~$28k/yr$8.8k
48k-75k~$28k/yr$11.2k
75k-110k~$28k/yr$16.6k
110k+~$28k/yr$18.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

64%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
8,867
Undergrad Enrollment
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