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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

#3 in Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
  • 4 Year
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 1,337 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B+
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    UW - Eau Claire is an above-average public university located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 9,476 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the UW - Eau Claire acceptance rate is 78%. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and Psychology. Graduating 67% of students, UW - Eau Claire alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,500.
    uwec.edu
    (715) 836-4636
    105 Garfield Ave
    Eau Claire, WI 54701
    About University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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    University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    78%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    21-26
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,940/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,716/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    80%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    23:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    82%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.83 responses
    55%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.94 responses
    54%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.95 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      192 Graduates
    • Nursing
      158 Graduates
    • Psychology
      121 Graduates
    • Marketing
      113 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      106 Graduates
    • Accounting
      105 Graduates
    • Finance
      104 Graduates
    • Communications
      94 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      87 Graduates
    • Biology
      82 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    9,476Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    707
    Undergrads Over 25
    2%
    Pell Grant
    23%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 59 responses
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    • Friendly and smart
      27%
    • Friendly
      19%
    • Postive and Hard-working
      17%
    • Motivated, involved, diverse, and goal orientated
      14%
    • Cliquey
      10%
    • Open-minded and driven
      7%
    • Diverse
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Poll
    49%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.109 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.122 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 63 responses
    Report
    • Excellent education
      30%
    • Full of opportunity and knowledge
      16%
    • Different every day
      14%
    • Hit or miss days
      14%
    • Challenging
      10%
    • Beauty and brains
      8%
    • Amazing value
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $46,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    67%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    97%
    National
    83%
    84%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.55 responses
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    University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire Reviews

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    I knew right when I first visited UWEC, this was the place for me. The campus is breathtaking, and the atmosphere is always positive. The faculty members and professors are always helpful; it helps make campus feel at home. The coursework is rigorous, but highly beneficial for every student pursuing their degree. As a current sophomore, I have experiences dorm life, an on campus job, general education courses, and campus life; I have no complaints. If you or someone you know is having a hard time choosing a University, I highly recommend Eau Claire!
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    My time at UWEC was the best of my life! There is not very much room in the dorms, and it is mostly freshman and sophomores who live on campus but it is a great place to meet new people and friends. There are plenty of off campus options that students can rent, close enough to walk to campus! Class and professors are great! I was in the marching band, that was a great experience. I highly recommend joining clubs. Lots of fun bars for the 21+ crowd, be careful for underage and house parties, I've heard the police have cracked down a lot more in recent years. The campus is beautiful and the town of Eau Claire has such a great atmosphere. Overall it is a great place to go to school for four years! I miss it!
    The campus is beautiful, as well as the people who are there. The staff and professors are always so helpful, the students are kind and care about academics. Students of all race, gender, sexuality, and religion are always welcomed with open arms, and there is something there for everyone to do!