School Information

35.6
Total Cost $16,219
Total Enrollment 10,009
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

http://www.uwlax.edu
1725 State St, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601-9959
(608) 785-8000

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse shares in the mission of the University of Wisconsin System which is to develop human resources; to discover and disseminate knowledge; to extend knowledge and its application beyond the boundaries of its campuses; and to serve and stimulate society by developing in students heightened intellectual, cultural, and human sensitivities as well as scientific, professional, and technological expertise and a sense of purpose. Inherent in this broad mission are methods of instruction, research, extended education and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition. Basic to every purpose of the system is the ...show more »

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 One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 64.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 26.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,779), and 57% receive loans ($6,335 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-La Crosse is $10,430 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,509
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,082
Tuition Graduate in State $6,767
Tuition Graduate Out of State $16,832
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $16,219
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $23,792
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,904 people applied to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (62.0% male & 70.0% female ) and 39.0% accepted (41.0% male and 38.0% female)

Of the 8,871 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (94.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 71.0% of the 1,138 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     82.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     84.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     67.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     28.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     66.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     69.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 1st
Admissions Office Phone 608-785-8939
Admissions Office Email admissions@uwlax.edu
Admissions Office Address Cleary Center 1725 State Street La Crosse, WI 54601 USA
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.uwlax.edu/admissions/html/transfer.htm
Admissions Website http://www.uwlax.edu/admissions/ (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-La Crosse, 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) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 22
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Programs
 

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

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 202 13
Biochemistry 19
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 157 13
Microbiology, General 26
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 354 19
Accounting 65
Business Administration and Management, General 79 19
Finance, General 90
International Business/Trade/Commerce 10
Management Information Systems, General 9
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 101
Communication, journalism, and related programs 100
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 100
Computer and information sciences and support services 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 15
Education 128 267
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 26
Elementary Education and Teaching 90
Health Teacher Education 16 3
Reading Teacher Education 3
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 6
Social Studies Teacher Education 16
Special Education and Teaching, General 5
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 230
Engineering 13
Computer Software Engineering 13
English language and literature/letters 40
English Language and Literature, General 40
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 43
French Language and Literature 3
German Language and Literature 3
Spanish Language and Literature 37
Health professions and related clinical sciences 148 36 43
Athletic Training/Trainer 12
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 18
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 39 7
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 23
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 27
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 15
Physical Therapy/Therapist 43
Physician Assistant 14
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 29
History 17
History, General 17
Mathematics and statistics 14
Mathematics, General 14
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 150 97
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 106 79
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 44 18
Philosophy and religious studies 10
Philosophy 10
Physical sciences 51
Chemistry, General 22
Physics, General 29
Psychology 140 13
Psychology, General 140
School Psychology 13
Public administration and social service professions 9
Public Administration 9
Social sciences 156
Archeology 18
Economics, General 23
Geography 20
Political Science and Government, General 44
Sociology 51
Visual and performing arts 46
Art/Art Studies, General 25
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
Music, General 12
 
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