University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
PublicLa Crosse, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public large school in La Crosse, WI, enrolling about 9,277 undergraduates. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 76%. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $93,633/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $9,447 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x 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.
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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-La Crosse's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI admits approximately 76% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
Admitted students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse typically score between 22–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse cost?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,593 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
For 2024-25, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's published tuition and required fees were $19,517 for out-of-state students and $10,070 for in-state students -- $9,447 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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