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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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La Crosse, WI

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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

Admit rate76%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range22–27
Undergrads9,277
Yield (admits who enroll)43%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$19,593
4-year grad rate71%
Median earnings, 10yr out$60,378

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 out80%

"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
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology$68,454/yr
Biology, General$67,446/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Management Information Systems and Services$80,552/yr
Accounting and Related Services$78,296/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$76,227/yr
International Business$71,022/yr
Insurance$69,283/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$67,521/yr
Marketing$61,191/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$56,470/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$93,633/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$53,218/yr
Curriculum and Instruction$47,047/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,328/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,043/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$55,614/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$75,197/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$73,439/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$58,908/yr
Public Health$55,418/yr
History
History$50,745/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$69,288/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$58,233/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$44,710/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$80,594/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$55,173/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration$60,079/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$71,768/yr
Political Science and Government$57,256/yr
Sociology$50,737/yr
Archeology$42,939/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$34,880/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 capacity2,984
Typical room charge$4,233
Typical board charge$2,796

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-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.

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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