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University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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River Falls, WI

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University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public mid-sized school in River Falls, WI, enrolling about 4,205 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 82% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Physics (Physical Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $85,638/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate82%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range19–26
Undergrads4,205
Yield (admits who enroll)29%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$19,781
4-year grad rate59%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,458

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 loans43%
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

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Plant Sciences$59,732/yr
Agricultural Business and Management$57,307/yr
Animal Sciences$48,680/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$60,875/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$73,583/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,509/yr
Business/Corporate Communications$61,411/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$51,148/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Systems Analysis$76,951/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$54,043/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,004/yr
Engineering
Agricultural Engineering$71,715/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$51,089/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$54,963/yr
History
History$47,891/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$50,797/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$85,638/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$53,242/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$51,694/yr
Social Sciences
Criminology$51,586/yr
Sociology$45,741/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$41,705/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 capacity2,309
Typical room charge$4,584
Typical board charge$2,650

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-River Falls's acceptance rate?

University of Wisconsin-River Falls in River Falls, 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-River Falls?

Admitted students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Wisconsin-River Falls cost?

University of Wisconsin-River Falls's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,781 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Wisconsin-River Falls require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Wisconsin-River Falls doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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