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University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,524

Acceptance Rate

82%

Graduation Rate

60%

Annual 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

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

Top 46% in Earnings

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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Campus Location

River Falls, Wisconsin

River Falls, WI 54022-5001

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is located in River Falls, Wisconsin. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Wisconsin-River Falls has an acceptance rate of 81.6%.