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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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  • 4 Year
  • EAU CLAIRE, WI

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B+
  12. Safety
    grade 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 8,706 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the UW-Eau Claire acceptance rate is 77%. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and Marketing. Graduating 68% of students, UW-Eau Claire alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,500.

About

105 GARFIELD AVE
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Rankings

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UWEC Admissions

Acceptance Rate
77%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$15,713 / 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
$3,571 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
80%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 83 responses
54%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 101 responses
55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 102 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
3
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    47%
  • On Campus
    50%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
8,706 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
671
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 63 responses
  • Friendly and smart
    27%
  • Friendly
    21%
  • Postive and Hard-working
    17%
  • Motivated, involved, diverse, and goal orientated
    14%
  • Cliquey
    13%
  • Open-minded and driven
    6%
  • Outgoing
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
50%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 116 responses
Poll
74%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 129 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 70 responses
  • Excellent education
    27%
  • Full of opportunity and knowledge
    19%
  • Hit or miss days
    17%
  • Different every day
    14%
  • Challenging
    9%
  • Beauty and brains
    7%
  • Amazing value
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,200 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
68%
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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