University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Acceptance Rate
Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,082
- Admitted
- 7,872
- Yield
- 22.2%
- 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-Oshkosh's acceptance rate has risen from 80.3% in 2014–15 to 86.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,939 to 9,082 (+84%) over that period.
Its 86.7% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh more selective than about 28% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 39%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (88.5% for women vs 84.1% for men, a 4.4-point gap). University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 22.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,939 | 3,968 | 80.3% | 1,709 |
| 2015–16 | 4,755 | 3,875 | 81.5% | 1,567 |
| 2016–17 | 5,612 | 3,649 | 65% | 1,501 |
| 2017–18 | 6,457 | 4,074 | 63.1% | 1,519 |
| 2018–19 | 7,635 | 5,409 | 70.8% | 2,433 |
| 2019–20 | 6,630 | 5,061 | 76.3% | 2,165 |
| 2020–21 | 6,340 | 4,982 | 78.6% | 1,854 |
| 2021–22 | 8,524 | 7,662 | 89.9% | 1,786 |
| 2022–23 | 8,704 | 7,705 | 88.5% | 1,738 |
| 2023–24 | 9,082 | 7,872 | 86.7% | 1,751 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,318 | 4,706 | 88.5% |
| Men | 3,764 | 3,166 | 84.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 34% |
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-Oshkosh's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's acceptance rate is 86.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,872 admitted of 9,082 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received 9,082 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,872.
Is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.3% in 2014–15 to 86.7% 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: https://www.uwosh.edu/.