University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

C+

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About University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a mid-sized, public institution in Eau Claire, WI, in a city setting. It enrolls about 8,895 students. The acceptance rate is 82%. 64% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $58,561.

82%

Acceptance

$16,550

Net price

8,895

Enrollment

64%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

82%

Acceptance rate

1,220

SAT average

ACT midpoint

ACT Composite22–27

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$16,550

Average net price

$9,642

In-state tuition

$19,228

Out-of-state tuition

$8,978

Room & board

$400

Books & supplies

$21,705

Total cost of attendance

20%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$20,909

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,270

$30–48K

$10,968

$48–75K

$12,766

$75–110K

$18,278

$110K+

$20,778

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business26.6%

Health & Nursing15.1%

Education9.4%

Biology4.9%

Visual & Performing Arts4.6%

Psychology4.5%

Social Sciences4.5%

Foreign Languages3.3%

Physical Sciences3.3%

Computer Science3.1%

After Graduation

$58,561

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$50,011

Median earnings (6 yrs)

64%

Graduation rate

82%

Retention rate

88%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,211

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

8,895

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

22%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

85%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

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