Overview
Enrollment
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse sits along the Mississippi River in the western part of the state, approximately 140 miles southeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The campus occupies 128 acres in a residential area of La Crosse, featuring a mix of historic and modern academic buildings. Founded in 1909 as a state normal school for teacher preparation, UW-La Crosse has evolved into a comprehensive public university known for its strong academic programs in health sciences, particularly physical therapy and exercise science. The university maintains moderately selective admission standards and houses approximately 3,200 students in its residence halls. UW-La Crosse competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Eagles, with notable success in gymnastics and track and field programs.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UW-La Crosse is rated within the top 48% 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 La Crosse within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#548 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#167 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#582 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 22/26 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $120 |
| Other Fees | $1,647 |
| Room and Board | $6,942 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,996 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,290 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $120 |
| Other Fees | $1,647 |
| Room and Board | $6,942 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,996 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,109 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240329 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin La Crosse.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin La Crosse GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024