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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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Eau Claire, WI

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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

Admit rate82%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range22–27
Undergrads8,895
Yield (admits who enroll)27%
Next deadlineFeb 1, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$21,705
4-year grad rate66%
Median earnings, 10yr out$58,561

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out76%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$59,937/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems and Services$90,193/yr
Accounting and Related Services$83,018/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$75,724/yr
Marketing$70,891/yr
International Business$70,219/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$66,606/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$58,043/yr
Journalism$48,173/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$106,724/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$48,458/yr
Special Education and Teaching$47,877/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$47,473/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,075/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$54,074/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health and Medical Administrative Services$80,564/yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,912/yr
Public Health$63,016/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$57,862/yr
History
History$42,806/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$58,762/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$53,957/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$83,027/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$53,907/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$87,033/yr
Chemistry$66,246/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$56,739/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$58,458/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$52,461/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$69,435/yr
Geography and Cartography$58,129/yr
Political Science and Government$50,316/yr
Sociology$36,421/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$47,079/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$42,995/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,797
Typical room charge$5,325
Typical board charge$3,460

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

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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.

When is the application deadline for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's earliest deadline is Feb 1, 2027 (RD), 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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