University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · City · 9,277 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
La Crosse, WI, 54601-9959 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
123 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,593
Out-of-state COA
$29,040
Avg net price
$16,210
Room & board
$8,702
In-state tuition
$10,070
Out-of-state tuition
$19,517
Books & supplies
$120/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,224
$30–48k
$8,766
$48–75k
$10,608
$75–110k
$17,394
$110k+
$18,991
Admissions
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1220
ACT midpoint
24
Composite 22–27
English 21–27
Math 20–27
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
71%
1st-yr retention
87%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
71%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
72%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$49,626
Median earnings (10yr)
$60,378
Median debt
$22,500
Monthly loan payment
$239
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
20
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
14%
First-generation
21%
Median family income
$83,835
Independent students
6%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
89%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
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
$49,626
10 years after entry
$60,378
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Institutional
Endowment
$46M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
81%
Avg faculty salary
$8,349/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,467
Federal loan rate
42%
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