University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Acceptance Rate
La Crosse, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,312
- Admitted
- 5,356
- Yield
- 43%
- 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-La Crosse's acceptance rate has fallen from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 73.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 6,184 to 7,312 (+18%) over that period.
Its 73.2% rate makes University of Wisconsin-La Crosse more selective than about 56% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.7% for women vs 67% for men, a 10.7-point gap). University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 43% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,184 | 4,718 | 76.3% | 1,986 |
| 2015–16 | 6,051 | 4,841 | 80% | 2,071 |
| 2016–17 | 6,588 | 4,891 | 74.2% | 2,093 |
| 2017–18 | 6,723 | 4,933 | 73.4% | 2,119 |
| 2018–19 | 6,855 | 4,843 | 70.6% | 2,179 |
| 2019–20 | 6,529 | 4,766 | 73% | 2,203 |
| 2020–21 | 6,214 | 4,670 | 75.2% | 2,141 |
| 2021–22 | 7,067 | 5,219 | 73.9% | 2,217 |
| 2022–23 | 7,290 | 5,413 | 74.3% | 2,326 |
| 2023–24 | 7,312 | 5,356 | 73.2% | 2,301 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,297 | 3,338 | 77.7% |
| Men | 3,014 | 2,018 | 67% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 37% |
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-La Crosse's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's acceptance rate is 73.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,356 admitted of 7,312 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse test optional?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received 7,312 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,356.
Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 73.2% 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.uwlax.edu/.