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Admissions data

Kids College

Class of	Applications Received	Students Admitted	Acceptance Rate	Average Cumulative GPA (Range)	Average Prereq GPA (Range)	Average GRE Section Scores
2022	391	45	11.5%	3.68 (4.00 - 3.05)	3.61 (4.00 - 3.01)	153 - Verbal 154 - Quant. 4.1 - Written
2021	467	45	9.6%	3.77 (4.00 - 3.17)	3.71 (4.00 - 3.16)	154 - Verbal 155 - Quant. 4.1 - Written
2020	560	45	8.0%	3.80 (4.00 - 3.49)	3.72 (4.00 - 3.34)	153 - Verbal 155 - Quant. 4.2 - Written
2019	619	45	7.3%	3.80 (4.00 - 3.43)	3.75 (4.00 - 3.21)	152 - Verbal 155 - Quant. 4.2 - Written
2018	596	45	7.6%	3.79 (3.99 - 3.25)	3.74 (4.00 - 3.21)	152 - Verbal 153 - Quant. 4.1 - Written
2017	604	45	7.5%	3.77 (4.00 - 3.41)	3.75 (4.00 - 3.10)	153 - Verbal 153 - Quant. 4.2 - Written
2016	564	45	8.0%	3.77 (4.00 - 3.26)	3.75 (4.00 - 3.22)	152 - Verbal 155 - Quant. 4.0 - Written
The program began participating in PTCAS with the Class of 2016 application cycle.
2015	286	45		3.74 (4.00 - 3.22)	3.75 (4.00 - 3.08)	510 - Verbal 680 - Quant. 4.1 - Written
2014	234	45		3.71 (4.00 - 3.17)	3.65 (4.00 - 3.00)	460 - Verbal 660 - Quant. 4.1 - Written
2013	265	45		3.70 (3.98 - 3.16)	3.64 (4.00 - 3.05)	495 - Verbal 675 - Quant. 4.2 - Written
2012	230	45		3.65 (4.00 - 3.18)	3.54 (4.00 - 2.71)	470 - Verbal 660 - Quant. 4.3 - Written
2011	228	45		3.62 (4.00 - 3.02)	3.56 (4.00 - 2.64)	1140
2010	201	45		3.74 (4.00 - 3.22)	3.73 (4.00 - 3.22)	1100

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common joint disease that affects the cartilage cushioning the ends of bones in joints.

Non-surgical management of knee arthritis Posted 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 UWL researchers highlight simple, non-surgical approaches that can reduce knee pain Read

UW-La Crosse students in a Pathophysiology course researched various medical conditions and created Health Insight Manuals for the general public. From left, physical therapy students JJ Langer and Ellyn Lepisto with Steni Sackiriyas, assistant professor of physical therapy.

Bringing health insights to light Posted 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 New health manuals created by doctoral students provide accessible, evidence-based information on medical conditions Read

UWL's Anatomage table provides students a virtual, low-pressure environment to study the human anatomy.

A new way to study the body Posted 9:05 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 Anatomage table enhances learning for future healthcare professionals Read

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Pathophysiology Posted 2:57 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 Four courses with tongue-twisting titles that offer a clear impact for students Read

UWL students engaged with athletes at various stations, measuring physical fitness data.

Project ALL STAR Posted 10:29 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 UWL students help collect health insights on Special Olympics athletes Read