Overview
Enrollment
| Location | River Falls, Wisconsin |
| Online | uwrf.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin River Falls is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,933 prospective students applied, and 3,392 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,016 enrolled in the school. 4,460 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 934 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,428 plus fees of $1,660. University of Wisconsin-River Falls is ranked 757 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin River Falls within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#757 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#281 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#55 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.44 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $1,660 |
| Room and Board | $7,108 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,896 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $1,660 |
| Room and Board | $7,108 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,469 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Agriculture | 17% |
| Business | 15% |
| Education | 13% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240471 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin River Falls.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin River Falls GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.