University of Wisconsin La Crosse: Review & Facts

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

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University of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large four-year, public school with 10,275 students enrolled. This school was established in 1909 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

University of Wisconsin La Crosse will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
61
University of Wisconsin La Crosse implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 61 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Occupational Therapy, Medical, Accounting and Finance, and Education. 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 usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Wisconsin La Crosse is high at 84% (above Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin La Crosse is good - 72%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin La Crosse is reasonably decent - 19:1. Find out more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, $16,500 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Wisconsin La Crosse not covered by tuition are nearly $1,700; which comes to $18,200 per year.

Read the details about University of Wisconsin La Crosse 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
74%
Doable
According to recent data, 7,290 applications were submitted and 5,413 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

University of Wisconsin La Crosse might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at University of Wisconsin La Crosse in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
University of Wisconsin La Crosse provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Wisconsin La Crosse, 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 La Crosse provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 3,000 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,200 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Wisconsin La Crosse. 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, University of Wisconsin La Crosse seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Wisconsin La Crosse Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
1725 State St
La Crosse, Wisconsin
54601-9959, USA
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