UW - River Falls Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 81.72%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,008
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,470
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UW - River Falls:
- Total Enrollment: 5,243, including 344 online students
- 4,880 Undergraduate, 363 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 37.2% men, 62.8% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 57%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 76 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 15 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UW - River Falls Overview
University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UW - River Falls) is a four-year, public school located in River Falls, WI. University of Wisconsin-River Falls was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (medium programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UW - River Falls's tuition & fees is $9,008 for Wisconsin residents and $17,470 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,527.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,243 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
UW - River Falls's acceptance rate is 81.72% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.12%.
UW - River Falls ranked 12nd in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. University of Wisconsin-River Falls is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $9,008 for in-state students and $17,470 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,357 for in-state students and $20,312 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,429 for Wisconsin residents and $18,073 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,978 for Wisconsin residents and $20,915 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,008 | $17,470 |
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| Graduate | $10,357 | $20,312 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,429 | $18,073 |
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| Graduate | $10,978 | $20,915 |
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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-River Falls 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 - River Falls
| 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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