
The University of Wisconsin - River Falls has seen fluctuations in its acceptance rates over the past few years. In 2023, the overall acceptance rate was 81.6% with 5,903 applicants, of whom 4,818 were accepted. This represents a decline from 84.0% in 2022 and 86.27% in 2021, indicating a tightening of standards. Historical acceptance rates have ranged from a low of 74.55% in 2017 to a high of 86.27% in 2021, suggesting a trend towards increased competitiveness in recent application cycles.