UW - Eau Claire Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.34%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,642
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,228
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UW - Eau Claire:
- Total Enrollment: 10,049, including 970 online students
- 9,351 Undergraduate, 698 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.5% men, 60.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 64%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 82%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 117 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 11 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UW - Eau Claire Overview
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UW - Eau Claire) is a four-year, public school located in Eau Claire, WI. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The UW - Eau Claire's tuition & fees is $9,642 for Wisconsin residents and $19,228 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 48% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,153.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,049 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
UW - Eau Claire's acceptance rate is 82.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.13%.
UW - Eau Claire ranked 5th in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is $9,642 for in-state students and $19,228 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,665 for in-state students and $22,054 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,021 for Wisconsin residents and $19,967 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,237 for Wisconsin residents and $23,051 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,642 | $19,228 |
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| Graduate | $10,665 | $22,054 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,021 | $19,967 |
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| Graduate | $11,237 | $23,051 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UW - Eau Claire
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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