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University of Wisconsin-River Falls SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range19 to 26

Average GPA3.41

Acceptance Rate81.7%

UW-River Falls is accessible for many applicants, but the 13% six-year graduation rate makes fit and academic readiness worth serious attention. Because it is test-optional and only 19% submit ACT scores, send yours if it is strong, ideally near the top of the 19 to 26 range.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Wisconsin-River Falls enrolls about 4,880 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. UW-River Falls has a freshman retention rate of 76%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 13%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

River Falls, WI

Undergrad Enrollment4,880

Freshman Retention76%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio19:1

Graduation Rate13%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at UW-River Falls?

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Key University of Wisconsin-River Falls application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT 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

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UW-River Falls, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a retake or superscoring opportunity. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 1, fall senior-year retakes will be too late for this application.

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What you'll actually pay

UW-River Falls lists in-state tuition at $7,120 and out-of-state tuition at $15,583. About 31% of students receive aid, so families should review grant, scholarship, loan, and work-study options as they compare costs.

In-State Tuition$7,120

Out-of-State Tuition$15,583

Room and Board$8,700

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid31%

Average Aid Package$7,329

Average Debt at Grad$25,716

At UW-River Falls, out-of-state tuition is $15,583, with room and board estimated at $8,700; the in-state tuition rate is $7,120. About 31% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $7,329. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,716.