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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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Rating

Public

Type

11,500

Students

$16,404

Tuition

73%

Acceptance

#577

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

La Crosse, WI

1725 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601-9959

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a large public institution located in La Crosse, WI ranked 7th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 10,395 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 73% acceptance rate. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers 70 different majors and is best known for its Recreational Therapy, Nuclear Medical Technology, and Archeology programs (nationally ranked 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively). With an annual tuition of $7,585 for in-state students and $16,404 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is reasonably priced. 67.96% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, entering the labor market. After finishing college, alumni go on to take in more or less $48,000 per year, which is 16% over the national median.
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Cost

$17,946
Above Average

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

$17,946

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$26,503

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$21,494

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

73%Acceptance
Less Selective

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

73%

National

69%
Sat

0 - 0

0% of students submit

Admissions Yield

46%

ACT

22 - 27

98% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Application Website

https://apply.wisconsin.edu/

Students

10,395Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

44%

In-state

83%

Female

56%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

3%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science8% Psychology, General74% Others

10% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

8% Kinesiology and Exercise Science

8% Psychology, General

74% Others

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

10%

260 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

8%

211 Graduates

Psychology, General

8%

198 Graduates

Finance, General

6%

152 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

6%

144 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

5%

139 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

4%

98 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

4%

91 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth

3%

82 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors18:118:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

18

Number of Library Books

482,242

Academic Spend per Student

$7,229

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

85%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$38,300/Year

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

$38,300

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$38,300

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$48,000

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

67%