Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Eau Claire, Wisconsin |
| Online | uwec.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire sits along the banks of the Chippewa River in western Wisconsin, approximately 90 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The 333-acre main campus features a mix of modern and historic buildings connected by footbridges and hillside paths, including the recently constructed Pablo Center for the Arts in downtown Eau Claire. Founded in 1916 as a teacher's college, UW-Eau Claire now operates as a comprehensive public university within the University of Wisconsin System, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, business, education, and music. The university maintains a moderate level of selectivity in admissions and houses approximately one-third of its students in campus residence halls. UW-Eau Claire's academic profile includes nationally recognized undergraduate research opportunities and the largest jazz studies program in Wisconsin.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UW-Eau Claire is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#565 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#176 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#581 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $1,553 |
| Room and Board | $9,014 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,366 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,694 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Other Fees | $1,553 |
| Room and Board | $9,014 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,366 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,407 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Education | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 6% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240268 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024