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University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI • public • III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
81.6%
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Grad Rate
61%
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Cost
$15,553 / $24,015

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town
Student Population
Undergrad: 5,146 • Total: 5,682
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
410 S 3rd St
River Falls, WI
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Website
www.uwrf.edu
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,911 (37.1%) • Female: 3,235 (62.9%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 135 2.6%
Black/African American 84 1.6%
Hispanic/Latino 216 4.2%
White 4,446 86.4%
Two or More Races 116 2.3%
International 61 1.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
81.6%
4,818 admitted from 5,903 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
19-25
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
60.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
43.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
73.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
24.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$15,553
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$24,015
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,121
Out-of-state: $15,583
Room & Board
$7,982
Books & Supplies
$450
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $8,472
$30,001-48,000 $9,014
$48,001-75,000 $10,796
$75,001-110,000 $16,578
$110,001+ $18,234
Students Receiving Pell Grants
51%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
III
Conference
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (4)
Basketball Football Ice Hockey Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.3 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$3,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$363-$10,000 total
6 automatic scholarships (22 total)
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Common questions about University of Wisconsin-River Falls

What is University of Wisconsin-River Falls's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls accepts 82% of applicants, from 5,903 applications.
How much does University of Wisconsin-River Falls cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,121 in-state and $15,583 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $8,472 on average after aid.
Does University of Wisconsin-River Falls require SAT or ACT scores?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.
What ACT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 19 and 25 on the ACT.
What is University of Wisconsin-River Falls's graduation rate?
61% of students graduate within six years.