University of Wisconsin-River Falls

If you are considering submitting an application to UW River Falls, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

UW River Falls Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of UW River Falls's admissions stats.

UW River Falls 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	0.3%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	57.9%
Waitlist	No

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

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

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UW River Falls does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on University of Wisconsin-River Falls Admissions

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How To Get Into University of Wisconsin-River Falls

It is moderately difficult to get into UW River Falls. UW River Falls evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, UW River Falls accepted 86% of students, about 3,392 from 3,933 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like UW River Falls, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to elementary education, animal science, social work majors is program very difficult.

Transferring to University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to UW River Falls

UW River Falls has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into UW River Falls?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing 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 prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at UW River Falls

What does UW River Falls consider 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
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Application Essay	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with UW River Falls for more information on admission factors.

UW River Falls 2022-2023 Application Requirements

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

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation			2
Transcript(S) of College Record
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UW River Falls?

Students admitted to UW River Falls have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 63% submitted a class rank. At UW River Falls 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 37% were in the top 25% and 69% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Wisconsin-River Falls, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11%
3.75 and 3.99	23%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	17%
3.00 and 3.24	13%
2.50 and 2.9	16%
2.00 and 2.49	3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UW River Falls directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects 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 River Falls considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

UW River Falls is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 0.3% of UW River Falls's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 57.9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for UW River Falls?

What is a Good ACT Score for UW River Falls?

To be most competitive at UW River Falls, 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 River Falls'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 River Falls 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-River Falls

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to UW River Falls. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in UW River Falls during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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UW River Falls Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UW River Falls?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to UW River Falls.

Does UW River Falls accept transfer credits?

✅ UW River Falls accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UW River Falls accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does UW River Falls accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UW River Falls accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UW River Falls?

❌ No, UW River Falls is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is UW River Falls's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for UW River Falls is 86%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UW River Falls?

❌ UW River Falls does not offer early decision.

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