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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · City · 8,895 students
WebsiteCommon AppForbes rankingScorecard
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$16,550
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
66%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$58,561
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
82%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is widely recognized for its exceptional commitment to undergraduate research and strong academic programs, particularly in nursing, business, education, and the performing arts. Frequently designated a national leader among regional public universities, UW-Eau Claire sets itself apart by ensuring students across all disciplines can participate in high-impact, faculty-mentored research projects and extensive study abroad programs. Set on a picturesque campus bisected by the Chippewa River, student life is vibrant, welcoming, and outdoorsy, enriched by a renowned jazz and arts scene and a highly engaged student body.

Wikipedia:The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is a public university in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's and master's degrees. As of 2024, the university had an enrollment of approximately 9,500 students.

Location
Eau Claire, WI, 54701 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
84 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,642$19,228
Housing & food (on campus)$8,978$8,978
Books & supplies$400$400
Cost of attendance$21,705$29,989
Average net price$16,550Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$19,228
In-state: $9,642
Housing & food (on campus)$8,978
Books & supplies$400
Cost of attendance$29,989
In-state: $21,705
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $16,550
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uwec.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s own figures for 2026-27, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$20,674
Housing$5,405
Food$3,910
Total published by the school$29,989
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$10,270
$30–48k
$10,968
$48–75k
$12,766
$75–110k
$18,278
$110k+
$20,778
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$2,686
Share of first-years who get one16%
Source: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
66%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
68% graduated · 25% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,011
10 yrs after entry$58,561
Debt
Median at graduation$20,909
Monthly payment$222
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$26.6k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1220
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 22–27 · E 20–27 · M 20–26

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Important (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
22%
Family income
$79,294
Independent
7%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,011
After 10 yrs
$58,561
Psychology, General167
Marketing138
Business Administration, Management and Operations136
Finance and Financial Management Services130
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing123
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services107
Biology, General101
Special Education and Teaching84
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness71
Criminal Justice and Corrections71
Accounting and Related Services69
Computer and Information Sciences, General65
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods64
English Language and Literature, General64
Social Work60
Music52
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$77M
Full-time faculty
78%
Faculty salary
$9,157/mo
Teaching spend
$9,211
per student
Federal loans
42%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$4M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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