Overview
Student Population
| 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 2,782 prospective students applied, and 2,138 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,088 enrolled in the school. 5,006 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 849 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $6,428 plus fees of $1,635. University of Wisconsin-River Falls is ranked 667 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin River Falls within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#667 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#251 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#55 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $1,635 |
| Room and Board | $6,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,663 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $1,635 |
| Room and Board | $6,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,236 |
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.