School Information

35.0
Total Cost $15,419
Total Enrollment 11,216
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 22 : 1

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

http://www.uwec.edu
105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-4004
(715) 836-2637

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a comprehensive university whose purpose is to foster the intellectual, personal, social, and cultural development of its students. The University provides an academic environment designed to encourage faculty-student interaction and promote excellence in teaching and learning, scholarly activity, and public service. Its residential setting fosters personal and social development through a rich array of co-curricular activities.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 68.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 37.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,342), and 57% receive loans ($5,898 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,630.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is $8,762 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,629
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $14,202
Tuition Graduate in State $6,706
Tuition Graduate Out of State $16,771
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,419
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $22,992
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,574 people applied to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Of the applicants, 68.0% were admitted (66.0% male & 70.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (41.0% male and 39.0% female)

Of the 10,617 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (92.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 81.0% of the 599 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     76.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     43.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     18.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     65.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Jan. 28
Admissions Office Phone 715-836-5415
Admissions Office Email admissions@uwec.edu
Admissions Office Address Schofield Hall 111 • PO Box 4004 • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire • Eau Claire WI 54702-4004
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.uwec.edu/Admissions/transfer.htm
Admissions Website http://www.uwec.edu/Admissions/index.htm (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admission.asp
Application Fee $44

In order to be accepted to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 5
American Indian/Native American Studies 0
Latin American Studies 4
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 115 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 89 1
Molecular Biology 26
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 434 40
Accounting 81
Business Administration and Management, General 159 40
Finance, General 43
Management Information Systems, General 55
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 96
Communication, journalism, and related programs 143
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 24
Journalism 30
Mass Communication/Media Studies 89
Computer and information sciences and support services 34
Computer and Information Sciences, General 34
Education 147 25
Elementary Education and Teaching 92
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Social Studies Teacher Education 19
Special Education and Teaching, General 33 1
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 24
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 2
English language and literature/letters 69 6
English Language and Literature, General 69 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 35
French Language and Literature 7
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 5
Spanish Language and Literature 23
Health professions and related clinical sciences 209 50
Athletic Training/Trainer 8
Communication Disorders, General 34 16
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 4 2
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 36
Music Therapy/Therapist 4
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 123 32
History 34 8
History, General 34 8
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 7
Mathematics and statistics 33
Mathematics, General 33
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 97
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 97
Philosophy and religious studies 15
Philosophy 4
Religion/Religious Studies 11
Physical sciences 53
Chemistry, General 17
Chemistry, Other 8
Geology/Earth Science, General 12
Physics, General 16
Psychology 85 14
Educational Psychology 14
Psychology, General 85
Public administration and social service professions 74
Social Work 74
Security and protective services 59
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 59
Social sciences 121
Economics, General 26
Geography 32
Political Science and Government, General 32
Sociology 31
Visual and performing arts 114
Art/Art Studies, General 50
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Music, General 57
 
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