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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, Wisconsin · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$49,626

Acceptance Rate

73%

Graduation Rate

71%

Annual 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

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

Top 34% in Earnings

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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Campus Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin

La Crosse, WI 54601-9959

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has an acceptance rate of 73.3%.