University of Wisconsin-Parkside Acceptance Rate
Kenosha, Wisconsin · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,911
- Admitted
- 2,840
- Yield
- 19.9%
- 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-Parkside's acceptance rate has fallen from 86% in 2014–15 to 72.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,509 to 3,911 (+159%) over that period.
Its 72.6% rate makes University of Wisconsin-Parkside more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 70%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (76% for women vs 68.9% for men, a 7.1-point gap). University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 19.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,509 | 1,298 | 86% | 630 |
| 2015–16 | 1,662 | 1,356 | 81.6% | 620 |
| 2016–17 | 2,126 | 1,328 | 62.5% | 666 |
| 2017–18 | 2,302 | 1,399 | 60.8% | 709 |
| 2018–19 | 2,150 | 1,443 | 67.1% | 649 |
| 2019–20 | 2,256 | 1,485 | 65.8% | 657 |
| 2020–21 | 2,048 | 1,358 | 66.3% | 541 |
| 2021–22 | 2,285 | 1,713 | 75% | 467 |
| 2022–23 | 2,893 | 2,107 | 72.8% | 442 |
| 2023–24 | 3,911 | 2,840 | 72.6% | 565 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,025 | 1,540 | 76% |
| Men | 1,886 | 1,300 | 68.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 27% |
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-Parkside's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside's acceptance rate is 72.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,840 admitted of 3,911 applicants).
Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside test optional?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside received 3,911 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,840.
Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside getting harder to get into?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86% in 2014–15 to 72.6% 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.uwp.edu/.