University of Wisconsin Eau Claire: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality: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 11,020 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1916 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
62
Fair
Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 62 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Medical, Education, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges and schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The student retention rate at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is high at 82% (above Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is average: 68%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Read more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$17,300
High
Average tuition costs are fairly high - $15,700 a year. The additional fees at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire not covered by tuition are approximately $1,600; which comes to a total of $17,300 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
84%
Easy
According to recent data, 6,202 applications were submitted and 5,232 were accepted, so it is 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
$5,200
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 offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 4,300 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- nearly $5,200 per 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 numbers, 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 Maps



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