Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
| Online | uwec.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,420 prospective students applied, and 7,297 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,253 enrolled in the school. 9,088 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,481 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,361 plus fees of $1,513. UW-Eau Claire is ranked 549 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UW-Eau Claire is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#549 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#181 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#537 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $1,513 |
| Room and Board | $8,572 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,366 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,212 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $1,513 |
| Room and Board | $8,572 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,366 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,487 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Education | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240268 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.