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UO

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WIPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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82%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$16,550
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
8.9K
Students
Medium campus body
$50,011
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public institution located in the city setting of Eau Claire, WI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite22 - 27
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,439
Earnings 5yr: $114,897
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,249
Earnings 5yr: $125,445
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,724
Earnings 5yr: $103,420
Debt: $22,614
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,193
Earnings 5yr: $85,644
Debt: $21,500
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,033
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,027
Earnings 5yr: $69,642
Debt: $24,937
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,018
Earnings 5yr: $76,121
Debt: $23,072
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,564
Earnings 5yr: $83,643
Debt: $24,995
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,912
Earnings 5yr: $71,269
Debt: $20,500
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,724
Earnings 5yr: $76,102
Debt: $20,673
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,891
Earnings 5yr: $75,907
Debt: $21,875
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,219
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,435
Earnings 5yr: $68,243
Debt: $21,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,606
Earnings 5yr: $65,534
Debt: $21,500
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,246
Earnings 5yr: $60,104
Debt: $23,250
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,016
Earnings 5yr: $63,000
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,937
Earnings 5yr: $59,053
Debt: $21,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,887
Earnings 5yr: $56,689
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,762
Earnings 5yr: $54,413
Debt: $21,500
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,458
Earnings 5yr: $48,478
Debt: $22,500

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$16,550
In-State Tuition$9,642
Out-of-State Tuition$19,228
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

20%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$50,011
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,561

Completion Signals

64%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

40%
Men
60%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
22%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$85,810
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