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University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WIPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public institution located in the town setting of River Falls, WI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Health Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,239
Earnings 5yr: $101,619
Debt: N/A
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,638
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,000
Computer Systems Analysis.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,951
Earnings 5yr: $85,427
Debt: $23,454
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,583
Earnings 5yr: $78,142
Debt: $21,000
Agricultural Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,715
Earnings 5yr: $66,809
Debt: $23,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,509
Earnings 5yr: $65,260
Debt: $24,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,733
Earnings 5yr: $64,720
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,481
Earnings 5yr: $60,856
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $62,275
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Corporate Communications.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,411
Earnings 5yr: $58,107
Debt: $22,375
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,875
Earnings 5yr: $52,212
Debt: $22,937
Plant Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,732
Earnings 5yr: $53,374
Debt: $22,251
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,307
Earnings 5yr: $51,617
Debt: $21,445
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,497
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,963
Earnings 5yr: $54,820
Debt: $22,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,263
Earnings 5yr: $57,686
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,043
Earnings 5yr: $52,202
Debt: $26,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,242
Earnings 5yr: $46,229
Debt: $23,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,694
Earnings 5yr: $54,835
Debt: $26,303
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,586
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,750
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,054
In-State Tuition$9,008
Out-of-State Tuition$17,470
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
21%
Pell Grants
43%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,524
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,458
Completion Signals
57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,865
Est. Monthly Payment
$161/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$77,177
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