University of Wisconsin-La Crosse — College Profile

About

The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is widely recognized as one of the Midwest’s top regional public universities, particularly renowned for its powerhouse programs in exercise and sport science, allied health, biology, and business administration. Undergraduates benefit from exceptional research access and clinical partnerships with major regional medical centers like Gundersen Health System and Mayo Clinic Health System. Nestled in the scenic Driftless Region between towering bluffs and the Mississippi River, campus culture is defined by an energetic outdoor lifestyle, dominant Division III athletics, and a friendly, close-knit community.

Wikipedia:The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a public research university in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. Established in 1909 as La Crosse State Normal School, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Location

La Crosse, WI, 54601-9959 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSP · Minneapolis

123 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$10,070$19,517

Housing & food (on campus)$8,702$8,702

Books & supplies$120$120

Cost of attendance$19,593$29,040 est.

Average net price$16,210Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$19,517

In-state: $10,070

Housing & food (on campus)$8,702

Books & supplies$120

Cost of attendance$29,040 est.

In-state: $19,593

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $16,210

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$8,224

$30–48k

$8,766

$48–75k

$10,608

$75–110k

$17,394

$110k+

$18,991

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

37% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,113

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

71%

Within 4 yrs

51%

Back for yr 2

87%

Transferred

Pell students: 63.3% · others: 72.8%

8 yrs after starting

72% graduated · 22% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$49,626

10 yrs after entry$60,378

Debt

Median at graduation$22,500

Monthly payment$239

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k

90th percentile$31,000

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

76%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1220

ACT midpoint

Comp 22–27 · E 21–27 · M 20–27

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 70.6% · women 79.1%

Yield: 43.2% of admitted students enroll

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Student Body

Gender

Men 43%Women 57%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

20 : 1

Pell grant

14%

First-gen

21%

Family income

$83,835

Independent

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Where first-years come from

In state (WI)

81.7%

Out of state

17.8%

International

0.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MN 344 · IL 44 · IA 6 · ND 4 · TX 3

Race & ethnicity

White

89%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Women's
Gymnastics
Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$49,626

After 10 yrs

$60,378

Biology, General234

Psychology, General226

Finance and Financial Management Services201

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness187

Marketing131

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods130

Business Administration, Management and Operations117

Communication and Media Studies79

Accounting and Related Services68

Public Health61

Computer and Information Sciences, General54

Political Science and Government52

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities49

Economics40

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics38

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions38

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$46M

Full-time faculty

81%

Faculty salary

$8,349/mo

Teaching spend

$8,467

per student

Federal loans

42%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$3M research spending

Undergraduate profile