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Eau Claire, WI · La Crosse, WI
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,550/yr | $16,210/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,270/yr | $8,224/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,909 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,968/yr | $8,766/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,766/yr | $10,608/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,278/yr | $17,394/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $20,778/yr | $18,991/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $222/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,978/yr | $8,702/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,190/yr | $8,702/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $400/yr | $120/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,366/yr | $2,148/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $21,705/yr | $19,593/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,642/yr | $10,070/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $19,228/yr | $19,517/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 20% | 14% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 76% |
| SAT average | 1220 | 1220 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–27 | 22–27 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–27 · Math 20–26 | English 21–27 · Math 20–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 10,315 | 7,312 |
| Students accepted | 7,848 | 5,356 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,163 | 2,301 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 28% | 43% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 39% | 37% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 64% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 82% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,561/yr | $60,378/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,086–$79,920 | $44,880–$81,523 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 70% |
| White students graduating | 66% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 36% | 38% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 51% | 63% |
| Asian students graduating | 64% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,011/yr | $49,626/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 84% |
| Graduate on time | 44% | 51% |
| Pell students who graduate | 54% | 63% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 65% |
| Low-income students who finish | 56% | 59% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,231/yr | $57,231/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 27% · Health Professions 15% · Education 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 27% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 27% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 15% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees | Health Professions — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $108,374/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $117,651/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 18% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 8,895 | 9,277 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 698 | 945 |
| Average professor pay | $9,157/mo | $8,349/mo |
| Full-time professors | 78% | 81% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $79,294 | $83,835 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (small) |
| Location | Eau Claire, WI | La Crosse, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1916 | 1909 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Men | 40% | 43% |
| Women | 60% | 57% |
| White students | 85% | 89% |
| Black students | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.3% | 3.9% |
| Asian students | 3.1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1% | 1.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 22% | 21% |
| Part-time students | 6.4% | 3.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.1% | 1.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,211/yr | $8,467/yr |
| Endowment | $76.7M | $46.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,031 | 3,220 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,325/yr | $4,423/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,700/yr | $2,922/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | No | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 25 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 753 | 647 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $6.8M | $7.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.8M | $8.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $91,441 | $48,979 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.