University of Wisconsin Colleges Online SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
The data for UW Colleges Online points to an access-focused public option, so your first goal should be proving you are ready for college-level work. If testing is part of your plan, use your SAT or ACT target to build confidence in reading, writing, and math rather than assuming admission turns on one score.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
University of Wisconsin Colleges Online facts and stats
University of Wisconsin Colleges Online enrolls 2,370 undergraduate students. UW Colleges Online serves students in an online setting. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1.
Madison, WI

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Key University of Wisconsin Colleges Online application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 30
Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores to UW Colleges Online, take your first test by spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a superscore-focused retake. With the Regular Decision deadline on August 30, fall senior retakes are too late to count, so have your scores ready before then.
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What you'll actually pay
UW Colleges Online is a public institution, so costs and aid can depend on your residency, program, and enrollment level. Review tuition details alongside grants, scholarships, and loans to estimate what you may pay after financial aid.

For students paying out-of-state rates, UW Colleges Online’s costs should be weighed against available financial aid and the flexibility of an online public option. Actual expenses can vary based on course load, program choices, and eligibility for lower in-state pricing. Financial aid can reduce out-of-pocket costs, especially for students with demonstrated need. Students should compare their net price after grants and scholarships with any expected borrowing before enrolling.
Student life at University of Wisconsin Colleges Online
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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