University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Acceptance Rate
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 16,662
- Admitted
- 14,736
- Yield
- 22.8%
- 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-Milwaukee's acceptance rate has fallen from 89.6% in 2014–15 to 88.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,067 to 16,662 (+107%) over that period.
Its 88.4% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee more selective than about 24% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 27%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.2% for women vs 86.1% for men, a 4.1-point gap). University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,067 | 7,224 | 89.6% | 3,454 |
| 2015–16 | 8,758 | 7,513 | 85.8% | 3,315 |
| 2016–17 | 9,991 | 7,322 | 73.3% | 3,118 |
| 2017–18 | 10,232 | 7,416 | 72.5% | 3,233 |
| 2018–19 | 11,879 | 8,794 | 74% | 4,023 |
| 2019–20 | 11,273 | 8,632 | 76.6% | 3,760 |
| 2020–21 | 10,738 | 8,450 | 78.7% | 3,249 |
| 2021–22 | 14,859 | 13,218 | 89% | 3,358 |
| 2022–23 | 16,852 | 14,546 | 86.3% | 3,349 |
| 2023–24 | 16,662 | 14,736 | 88.4% | 3,366 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 9,548 | 8,612 | 90.2% |
| Men | 7,112 | 6,123 | 86.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 68% |
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-Milwaukee's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's acceptance rate is 88.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (14,736 admitted of 16,662 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received 16,662 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 14,736.
Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 89.6% in 2014–15 to 88.4% 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: uwm.edu/.