University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Admissions

Are you interested in attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire? They accept 78Â  percent of all applicants. See more about their admissions requirements. The University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire is a public university and member of the eleven comprehensive universities in the University of Wisconsin System. The city of Eau Claire is located in Western Wisconsin about an hour and a half from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro region. The attractive 333-acre campus sits on the Chippewa River, and the region is well-known for its natural beauty. Undergraduates can choose from about 80 degree programs with nursing and business being two of the most popular majors. Academics are supported by a 22 to 1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 27. Student life is extremely active with over 250 student organizations including several fraternities and sororities. On the athletic front, the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds compete in the NCAA Division III Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The university fields ten mens and twelve womens intercollegiate sports. Admissions Data (2016) University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Acceptance Rate: 78Â  percentTest Scores: 25th / 75th PercentileACT Composite: 22 / 26ACT English: 21 / 26ACT Math: 21 / 26ACT Writing: - / -What these ACT numbers meanCompare ACT scores for Wisconsin collegesCompare SAT scores for Wisconsin colleges Enrollment (2016) Total Enrollment: 10,747Â  (10,085 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 38Â  percent Male / 62 percent Female93Â  percent Full-time Costs (2016-17) Tuition and Fees: $8,812 (in-state); $16,385 (out-of-state)Books: $400Room and Board: $6,984Other Expenses: $3,704Total Cost: $19,900 (in-state); $27,473 (out-of-state) University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Financial Aid (2015-16) Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 82Â  percentPercentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 59Â  percentLoans: 61 percentAverage Amount of AidGrants: $3,406Loans: $7,296 Academic Programs Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, English, Finance, Kinesiology, Marketing, Mass Communication, Nursing, Psychology Retention and Graduation Rates First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 84Â  percent4-Year Graduation Rate: 30Â  percent6-Year Graduation Rate: 68Â  percent Intercollegiate Athletic Programs Mens Sports: Football, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling, Cross Country, Swimming, Ice Hockey, Golf, BasketballWomens Sports: Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Cross Country, Ice Hockey, Gymnastics, Swimming, Basketball, Golf Explore Other Wisconsin Colleges and Universities Beloit | Carroll | Lawrence | Marquette | MSOE | Northland | Ripon | St. Norbert | UW-Green Bay | UW-La Crosse | UW-Madison | UW-Milwaukee | UW-Oshkosh | UW-Parkside | UW-Platteville | UW-River Falls | UW-Stevens Point | UW-Stout | UW-Superior | UW-Whitewater | Wisconsin Lutheran If You Like UW - Eau Claire, You May Also Like These Schools University of Minnesota - Duluth: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphMinnesota State University - Mankato: ProfileWinona State University: ProfileNorthern Michigan University: ProfileUniversity of Minnesota - Twin Cities: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Iowa: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Mission Statement mission statement from http://www.uwec.edu/acadaff/policies/mission.htm We foster in one another creativity, critical insight, empathy, and intellectual courage, the hallmarks of a transformative liberal education and the foundation for active citizenship and lifelong inquiry. Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics