University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
PublicEau Claire, WI
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public large school in Eau Claire, WI, enrolling about 8,895 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 82% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $106,724/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,586 more per year in tuition and fees (2.0x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in Eau Claire, WI admits approximately 82% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
Admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire typically score between 22–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire cost?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,705 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
For 2024-25, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's published tuition and required fees were $19,228 for out-of-state students and $9,642 for in-state students -- $9,586 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's deadlines are Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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