University of Wisconsin-La Crosse — College Profile

About

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) is a premier public university highly regarded for its stellar programs in the sciences and health professions, particularly within its acclaimed College of Science and Health, which excels in biology, exercise science, and pre-professional tracks. The campus culture is vibrant, collaborative, and deeply active, with students taking full advantage of the beautiful surrounding Driftless Region, Mississippi River, and Grandad Bluff for outdoor recreation alongside thriving NCAA Division III athletics. What truly sets UWL apart is its powerhouse commitment to undergraduate research, offering students rare hands-on funding and mentorship opportunities typically reserved for graduate students, all within a supportive community that boasts some of the highest retention and graduation rates in the UW System.

Wikipedia:The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a public research university in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. Established in 1909 as La Crosse State Normal School, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Location

La Crosse, WI, 54601-9959 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSP · Minneapolis

123 mi away

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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

Composite 22–27

English 21–27

Math 20–27

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

71%

4-yr on-time completion

51%

1st-yr retention

87%

Transfer-out rate

8-year outcomes

Graduated

72%

Transferred

22%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

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%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

14%

First-generation

21%

Median family income

$83,835

Independent students

Avg age at entry

20.0

Part-time students

Race & ethnicity

White

89%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

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

Biology, General234

Psychology, General226

Finance and Financial Management Services201

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness187

Marketing131

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods130

Business Administration, Management and Operations117

Communication and Media Studies79

Accounting and Related Services68

Public Health61

Computer and Information Sciences, General54

Political Science and Government52

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities49

Economics40

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics38

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions38

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Institutional

Endowment

$46M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

81%

Avg faculty salary

$8,349/mo

Instructional spend/student

$8,467