University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · City · 8,895 students
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YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Eau Claire, WI, 54701 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
84 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$21,705
Out-of-state COA
$31,291
Avg net price
$16,550
Room & board
$8,978
In-state tuition
$9,642
Out-of-state tuition
$19,228
Books & supplies
$400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,270
$30–48k
$10,968
$48–75k
$12,766
$75–110k
$18,278
$110k+
$20,778
Admissions
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1220
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 22–27
English 20–27
Math 20–26
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Essay Requirements
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
66%
1st-yr retention
82%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
66%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
68%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
6%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,011
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,561
Median debt
$20,909
Monthly loan payment
$222
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$26,631
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
19
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
22%
Median family income
$79,294
Independent students
7%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,011
10 years after entry
$58,561
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Institutional
Endowment
$77M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
78%
Avg faculty salary
$9,157/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,211
Federal loan rate
42%
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