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Easiest colleges to get into in Wisconsin

Updated Federal and Common Data Set numbers, each with its year

The short answer

The easiest four-year colleges to get into in Wisconsin are Herzing University-Madison (94%), University of Wisconsin-Superior (93%) and Herzing University-Kenosha (92%), by the share of applicants admitted.

A high acceptance rate means the college admits most people who apply. Open-admission colleges admit anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent. Each row also shows the average price after grants, so you can weigh the two.

The list (16 of 33)

Four-year colleges in Wisconsin with 500 or more undergraduates, open-admission colleges first, then the highest acceptance rate. The list shows 16 of the 33 colleges with an acceptance rate or open admission on file. Rates come from IPEDS (fall 2024).

  1. Herzing University-Madison 94% admitted Madison, WI · Average price after grants: $20,293 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  2. University of Wisconsin-Superior 93% admitted Superior, WI · Average price after grants: $13,843 a year in-state, about $22,152 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  3. Herzing University-Kenosha 92% admitted Kenosha, WI · Average price after grants: $20,276 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  4. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 92% admitted Stevens Point, WI · Average price after grants: $14,757 a year in-state, about $23,777 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  5. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 91% admitted Milwaukee, WI · Average price after grants: $15,625 a year in-state, about $28,224 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  6. University of Wisconsin-Platteville 89% admitted Platteville, WI · Average price after grants: $15,451 a year in-state, about $24,858 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  7. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 89% admitted Green Bay, WI · Average price after grants: $12,211 a year in-state, about $20,799 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  8. University of Wisconsin-Stout 88% admitted Menomonie, WI · Average price after grants: $17,533 a year in-state, about $26,525 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  9. Carthage College 87% admitted Kenosha, WI · Average price after grants: $26,444 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  10. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 87% admitted Oshkosh, WI · Average price after grants: $16,492 a year in-state, about $24,801 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  11. Lakeland University 86% admitted Plymouth, WI · Average price after grants: $23,722 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  12. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 86% admitted Whitewater, WI · Average price after grants: $13,737 a year in-state, about $23,837 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  13. Saint Norbert College 86% admitted De Pere, WI · Average price after grants: $28,822 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  14. Alverno College 86% admitted Milwaukee, WI · Average price after grants: $20,863 a year (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  15. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 82% admitted Eau Claire, WI · Average price after grants: $16,133 a year in-state, about $26,198 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
  16. University of Wisconsin-River Falls 82% admitted River Falls, WI · Average price after grants: $14,703 a year in-state, about $23,588 out of state (College Scorecard, 2024-25) Source: IPEDS, fall 2024
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What are the easiest colleges to get into in Wisconsin?

The easiest four-year colleges to get into in Wisconsin are Herzing University-Madison (94%), University of Wisconsin-Superior (93%) and Herzing University-Kenosha (92%), by the share of applicants admitted.

What acceptance rates do these colleges have?

The 16 colleges listed admitted 82% to 94% of applicants.

How recent are these acceptance rates?

Each row shows its year. Rates come from IPEDS, the federal college survey, for students who applied for fall 2024, or from the college's own Common Data Set for fall 2025 where that is newer.

Numbers change each year when colleges and the Department of Education publish new data. Confirm costs and admission rules with the college before you apply.

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