University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$46,524
Acceptance Rate
82%
Graduation Rate
60%
Annual Tuition
$8,606
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-River Falls earn a median of $54,458 ten years after entry — 1% above the national median. Acceptance rate 81.6%, average SAT score 1150, in-state tuition $8,606.
At a Glance
Total Students
4,152
Retention Rate
73%
Faculty Ratio
17
Financial Aid
45%
Median Debt
$20,500
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,150
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–26
Institution Overview
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 81.6%. The university enrolls 4,152 students. The average in-state tuition is $8,606. Approximately 44.9% of students receive financial aid. The graduation rate is 60%, and the retention rate is 72.8%.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $42,343. Five years after graduation, the median earnings increase to $46,524, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $54,458. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$42k
1 YEAR
$47k
5 YEARS
$54k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Wisconsin-River Falls alumni earn a median salary of $42,343. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $46,524, and after ten years, the median salary is $54,458. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.
The university has an 81.6% acceptance rate and a 60% graduation rate. The retention rate is 72.8%. The in-state tuition is $8,606, and 44.9% of students receive financial aid.
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