University of Wisconsin River Falls: Review & Facts

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University of Wisconsin River Falls is a medium four-year, public school with 5,190 students enrolled. This school was established in 1874 and is the only school located in River Falls, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, and master's degree are offered at University of Wisconsin River Falls.

Majors
Offered

66

University of Wisconsin River Falls follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Agriculture, Education, Business, Management, and Psychology. 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Wisconsin River Falls is fair at 73% (close to Wisconsin average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

73%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin River Falls is below average - 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin River Falls is reasonably decent -- 18:1. Learn more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is slightly high, around $14,500 annually. The additional fees at University of Wisconsin River Falls not covered by tuition are nearly $1,800; this comes to $16,300 a year.

Read the details about University of Wisconsin River Falls 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 government data, 4,091 applications were submitted and 3,456 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at University of Wisconsin River Falls in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$4,600

Medium

University of Wisconsin River Falls provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Wisconsin River Falls, 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

F

Unsafe

University of Wisconsin River Falls provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- about $4,600 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Wisconsin River Falls. 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 River Falls appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Wisconsin River Falls Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Wisconsin River Falls
410 S 3rd St
River Falls, Wisconsin
54022-5001, USA