University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Acceptance Rate
Eau Claire, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,315
- Admitted
- 7,848
- Yield
- 27.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's acceptance rate has fallen from 83.7% in 2014–15 to 76.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,433 to 10,315 (+90%) over that period.
Its 76.1% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 61%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (78.4% for women vs 72.2% for men, a 6.2-point gap). University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 27.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,433 | 4,547 | 83.7% | 2,100 |
| 2015–16 | 5,806 | 4,947 | 85.2% | 2,239 |
| 2016–17 | 6,510 | 5,078 | 78% | 2,318 |
| 2017–18 | 6,781 | 5,131 | 75.7% | 2,352 |
| 2018–19 | 6,734 | 5,250 | 78% | 2,486 |
| 2019–20 | 6,283 | 5,129 | 81.6% | 2,433 |
| 2020–21 | 6,202 | 5,232 | 84.4% | 2,258 |
| 2021–22 | 9,420 | 7,297 | 77.5% | 2,253 |
| 2022–23 | 10,403 | 7,971 | 76.6% | 2,134 |
| 2023–24 | 10,315 | 7,848 | 76.1% | 2,163 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,400 | 5,020 | 78.4% |
| Men | 3,914 | 2,827 | 72.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 39% |
How University of Wisconsin compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's acceptance rate is 76.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,848 admitted of 10,315 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received 10,315 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,848.
Is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.7% in 2014–15 to 76.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uwec.edu/.