Avg Earnings (5yr)
$49,626
Acceptance Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
71%
Annual Tuition
$9,651
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse earn a median of $60,378 ten years after entry — 12% above the national median. Acceptance rate 73.3%, average SAT score 1220, in-state tuition $9,651.
At a Glance
Total Students
9,194
Retention Rate
86%
Faculty Ratio
19
Financial Aid
44%
Median Debt
$22,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,220
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
22–27
Institution Overview
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 73.3% and a student body of 9,194. The university has a strong retention rate of 85.7% and a graduation rate of 70.5%. The median debt for students is $22,500, and 44% of students receive financial aid.
Graduates of UW-La Crosse experience positive financial outcomes. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,472. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $49,626, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $60,378. The in-state tuition is $9,651.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$43k
1 YEAR
$50k
5 YEARS
$60k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse alumni earn a median salary of $43,472. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $49,626. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $60,378. The median debt for graduates is $22,500.
The university has a student body of 9,194. The university has an acceptance rate of 73.3% and a graduation rate of 70.5%. The retention rate is 85.7%. The in-state tuition is $9,651, and 44% of students receive financial aid.
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