Overview
Enrollment
Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin La Crosse is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,067 prospective students applied, and 5,219 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,217 enrolled in the school. 9,212 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,125 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,585 plus fees of $1,610. UW-La Crosse is ranked 520 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UW-La Crosse is rated within the top 48% 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 La Crosse within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#520 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#168 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#538 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 22/26 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $120 |
| Other Fees | $1,610 |
| Room and Board | $6,770 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,028 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,113 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $120 |
| Other Fees | $1,610 |
| Room and Board | $6,770 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,028 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,932 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240329 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin La Crosse GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.