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 |
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is located in River Falls, Wisconsin, approximately 30 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Established in 1874 as a teachers college, the 226-acre campus combines modern academic facilities with historic limestone buildings in a small-town setting. The university operates two laboratory farms that support its comprehensive agricultural programs, which include animal science, agriculture business, and dairy science. While UWRF offers more than 70 areas of study across four colleges, it is particularly known for its College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, and its teacher education programs. The university maintains traditional residence halls housing primarily first-year students, with apartment-style options available for upperclassmen, and competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Falcons.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin River Falls within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#755 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#266 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#54 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
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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 | $440 |
| Other Fees | $1,769 |
| Room and Board | $7,658 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,404 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $440 |
| Other Fees | $1,769 |
| Room and Board | $7,658 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,700 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,685 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025