University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin 54022-5001
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public town institution in River Falls, Wisconsin. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1120.
A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,458 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,714.
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ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
55.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,865
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
27
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (71)
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •In 1964, it was renamed "Wisconsin State University-River Falls" when state colleges were all granted university status.
- •The school became a member of the University of Wisconsin System in 1971 when the former University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State University system merged.
- •What is the UW System Archived October 11, 2021, at the Wayback Machine.
Source: Wikipedia
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