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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public institution in Eau Claire with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 9K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,561 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,948.

Established
1916
Motto
"Excellence"
Mascot
Blu
Type
Public university
Division
Division III

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76%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
8,995Students
19:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$58,561Earnings 10yr
$16,948Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.1%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,277
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,516
Room & Board$9,200
Books & Supplies$400
Total Cost of Attendance$21,014
Average Net Price$16,948
Median Debt at Graduation$20,909
Monthly Payment (10yr)$222

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,565
$30–48K$10,534
$48–75K$13,803
$75–110K$18,951
$110K+$20,469

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,948

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

68

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (102)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,995
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Black 1%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.6%
Freshman Retention81.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,011
8 Years$55,231
10 Years$58,561

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,400
Men
$56,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#20
Forbes
#259
Wall Street Journal
#29

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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