University of Wisconsin Eau Claire: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a medium four-year, public school with 10,105 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1916 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

Majors
Offered
64
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 64 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Accounting and Finance, Education, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is high at 80% (above Wisconsin average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is average - 65%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is reasonably decent - 19:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high, about $16,100 per year. The additional fees at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire not covered by tuition are roughly $1,600; which totals $17,700 a year.

Read the details about University of Wisconsin Eau Claire additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
77%
Doable
According to recent data, 10,403 applications were submitted and 7,971 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 3,800 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, approximately $5,300 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
105 Garfield Ave
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
54701, USA
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