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University of Wisconsin-Parkside admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- ACT (middle 50%): 17-25
University of Wisconsin-Parkside admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Compare your GPA and scores to University of Wisconsin-Parkside's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.
Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Wisconsin-Parkside's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Wisconsin-Parkside with schools in each tier.
Want the full picture? See how to actually get into University of Wisconsin-Parkside, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside has a 75% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside scored 17-25 on the ACT. Above 25 is strong, below 17 is below the typical admit.
Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Wisconsin-Parkside's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.