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What we’re looking for
UW-Green Bay is looking for well qualified students who are likely to be successful until completion of a
degree. We use a comprehensive review process to evaluate our applicants. Evidence suggests that success at
the University level requires proficiency in a number of academic areas and the best way to achieve
proficiency is through a rigorous high school program.
Freshmen applicants will typically meet or exceed the following college-preparatory unit standards from High School
- English, 4 credits
- Science, 3 credits
- Math, 3 credits
- Social Studies, 3 credits
- Academic Electives*, 2 credits
- Other Electives**, 2 credits
Total: 17 credits
* From the areas of English, science, math, social studies, or foreign language.
** From the above areas and/or in the fine arts, computer science, business or other areas.
Please note that most freshmen far exceed these standards- in other words…the more college prep classes you take the better.
In addition to college prep classes we also look at a number of other factors:
- Cumulative grade point average
- ACT/SAT scores
- Strength of college-preparatory curriculum in high school
- Upward or downward trend in grades
- Leadership and extra/co-curricular participation
- Special talent/circumstances
- Socio-economic background
- The personal statement
- Other materials requested as part of the application process
Below you will find a neat little chart to help you get a better idea of who got admitted to UWGB last year based on ACT and GPA scores... remember, that’s not all we look at to make an admissions decision but it might help you gauge your scores better. Locate your ACT composite score along the bottom of the chart (below) and your high school GPA in the column on the left. Follow up from your ACT score, and over from your GPA, and the square that you end up in shows the percent of applicants with academic qualifications similar to yours that were admitted to UW-Green Bay for fall 2011.
Criteria may be guided based on enrollment targets, application volume, and institutional capacity.
ACT/GPA COMPARISON
Percent of Fall 2012 new Freshmen applicants admitted to UWGB
< 18 |
18-20 |
21-22 |
23-36 |
3.25 or higher |
90% |
99+% |
99+% |
99+% |
3.00 to 3.24 |
64% |
98% |
99% |
99+% |
2.75 to 2.99 |
42% |
91% |
98% |
99% |
under 2.75 |
12% |
52% |
81% |
86% |
What if I have questions or circumstances that have affected my academic performance?
We understand, sometimes things happen in high school. The first thing you want to make sure to do it explain your circumstances in your application statement. There is also a program called Phoenix Start for students who do not meet admissions requirements but have potential for future success. Phoenix Start accepts a limited number of students. Please contact the admissions office if you want to know more about admissions guidelines. uwgb@uwgb.edu or 920.465.2111
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