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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI • public • III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
73.2%
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Grad Rate
71%
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Cost
$17,155 / $26,602

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 9,894 • Total: 11,038
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1725 State St
La Crosse, WI
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Website
www.uwlax.edu
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 4,273 (43.2%) • Female: 5,621 (56.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 215 2.2%
Black/African American 68 0.7%
Hispanic/Latino 401 4.1%
White 8,723 88.2%
Two or More Races 308 3.1%
International 94 1.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
73.2%
5,356 admitted from 7,312 applicants
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
21-27
Application Types Offered
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Application Requirements
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Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
71.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
49.1%
Freshman Retention Rate
86.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$17,155
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$26,602
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,333
Out-of-state: $17,780
Room & Board
$8,702
Books & Supplies
$120
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $8,224
$30,001-48,000 $8,766
$48,001-75,000 $10,608
$75,001-110,000 $17,394
$110,001+ $18,991
Students Receiving Pell Grants
42%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
III
Conference
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Wrestling
Women's Sports (12)
Basketball Cross Country Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field (Indoor)
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Common questions about University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accepts 73% of applicants, from 7,312 applications.
How much does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,333 in-state and $17,780 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $8,224 on average after aid.
What ACT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 21 and 27 on the ACT.
What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's graduation rate?
71% of students graduate within six years.