University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

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About University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,869, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 58 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,361, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,636.

Eau Claire, WI

$7,361

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tuition

$15,636

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

77%

Acceptance Rate Insight

77 of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

78%

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

68%

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile21-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

11k

Students enrolled

51%

Online student enrollment

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

87%

Unknown

0%

Black

1%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

20% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

20%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

5402

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold2% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold20% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

29%

Institution Grant Aid

41%

Pell Grant

20%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,684
State Grant Aid$1,999
Institution Grant Aid$1,411
Pell Grant Aid$4,274

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

8.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Wrestling
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
2AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
3BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
4BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
5COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
6COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
7EDUCATION.
8ENGINEERING.
9ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
10FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
11HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
12HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
13HISTORY
14HISTORY.
15HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
16LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
17MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
18MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
19PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
20PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
21PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
22PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
23PSYCHOLOGY.
24PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
25SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
26SOCIAL SCIENCES.
27VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.