University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	3,012
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	74%
Students retention rate	84%
On-time graduation rate	73%

Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, UW-La Crosse 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.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UW-La Crosse is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Wisconsin is 18-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UW-La Crosse boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , 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

73.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,195

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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

$18,014

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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, 61 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received on average $3,135 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.

$3,135

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	324	15%	$4,225	$1,368,999
Other Federal Grant	690	33%	$3,065	$2,114,942
State Grant/Scholarships	450	21%	$2,300	$1,034,939
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	362	17%	$2,443	$884,236
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,287	61%	$3,135	$4,034,117

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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-La Crosse students is 73.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.3%.

73.0%

asian 52.9% 27 students
African American 60.9% 14 students
white 74.3% 1,368 students
hispanic 63.5% 54 students
International Students 71.4% 5 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 38 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-La Crosse 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-La Crosse 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

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