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Colleges / University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate88%
Acceptance Rate88%

UW Green Bay Admissions

If you are applying to UW Green Bay, the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who apply to UW Green Bay for fall semester should hear back from UW Green Bay by August 1.

UW Green Bay Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of UW Green Bay's admissions stats.

UW Green Bay 2022 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.2
Admissions Test Policy Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs 3%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 91%
Waitlist No

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action No –– ––

Want to Apply Early to UW Green Bay?


UW Green Bay does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Admissions


Transferring to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Transfer student admissions is not difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to UW Green Bay

UW Green Bay has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into UW Green Bay?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at UW Green Bay

Curious about the factors that are considered by UW Green Bay during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Extracurricular Activities Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Standardized Test Scores Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest Important
Character/Personal Qualities Considered
Work Experience Considered
Application Essay Considered
First Generation Considered
Interview Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status Considered
Recommendation(s) Considered
Talent/Ability Considered
Volunteer Work Considered

Make sure to check with UW Green Bay for more information on admission factors.

UW Green Bay 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UW Green Bay, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with UW Green Bay's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Interview
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UW Green Bay?

Students admitted to UW Green Bay have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UW Green Bay looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

UW Green Bay is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 3% of UW Green Bay's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 91% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for UW Green Bay?

What is a Good ACT Score for UW Green Bay?

To be most competitive at UW Green Bay, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for UW Green Bay's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for UW Green Bay students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to UW Green Bay. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in UW Green Bay during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


UW Green Bay Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to UW Green Bay?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to UW Green Bay.

Does UW Green Bay accept transfer credits?

✅ UW Green Bay accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UW Green Bay accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Does UW Green Bay accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UW Green Bay accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UW Green Bay?

✅ UW Green Bay is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is UW Green Bay's acceptance rate?

✅ UW Green Bay's acceptance rate is 88%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UW Green Bay?

❌ UW Green Bay does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About UW Green Bay?

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about UW Green Bay:

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UW Green Bay Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

88%

How hard is it to get into UW Green Bay? UW Green Bay is a somewhat selective institution. The UW Green Bay acceptance rate is 88%. This means that the institution accepts 88 out of every 100 applicants.

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UW Green Bay Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UW Green Bay is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UW Green Bay is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

UW Green Bay ACT Scores

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ACT Range

19 - 25

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

25 and Above

Good

19 to 25

Avg

19 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to UW Green Bay is 22. Students with an ACT score of 25 and above have a good chance of getting into UW Green Bay. Students with an ACT score that falls between 19 and 25 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 19 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

UW Green Bay SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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UW Green Bay GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.16

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At UW Green Bay, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.16. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

9,027

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,873

Out-of-State

$16,091

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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