University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,997
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, UWEC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that UWEC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UWEC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,874

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,149

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received on average $3,571 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,571

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	441	20%	$4,215	$1,858,631
Other Federal Grant	1,065	48%	$2,684	$2,858,112
State Grant/Scholarships	640	29%	$1,999	$1,279,223
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	914	41%	$1,411	$1,289,957
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,520	68%	$3,571	$5,427,292

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students is 68.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 63.6%.

68.0%

asian 68.7% 46 students
African American 34.5% 10 students
white 69.2% 1,388 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 65.6% 42 students
International Students 36.4% 4 students
Mixed Race 50.9% 28 students

Sport Conferences

Football Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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