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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a medium, public institution located in Eau Claire, wi. Founded in 1916, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers undergraduate degrees in 102 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 9,138 undergraduates
cost $8,914 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 76.6%
SAT score average 1190
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.58
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Marketing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Biology, General
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,914
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,014
Books & supplies $400
Other expenses $3,366
Cost of attendance* $21,694
Average financial aid package $10,602
Estimated cost $11,092 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,627
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,014
Books & supplies $400
Other expenses $3,366
Cost of attendance* $30,407
Average financial aid package $10,602
Estimated cost $19,805 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,138, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

9,416

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
77%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, students love their Organization for Minorities in Technology, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
phone 715-836-4636
address www.uwec.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Organization for minorities in technology

Kinesiology club

Student associate for computing machinery

Rha (residence hall association)

Intervarsity christian fellowship

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, wi.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire? 

The acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

The average high school GPA for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students was 3.58.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $86,776.

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