University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Description:
The University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire is a public university and member of the eleven comprehensive universities in the University of Wisconsin System. The city of Eau Claire is located in Western Wisconsin about an hour and a half from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro region. The attractive 333-acre campus sits on the Chippewa River, and the region is well-known for its natural beauty. Undergraduates can choose from about 80 degree programs with nursing and business being two of the most popular majors. Academics are supported by a 22 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 27. Student life is extremely active with over 250 student organizations including several fraternities and sororities. On the athletic front, the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds compete in the NCAA Division III Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The university fields ten men's and twelve women's intercollegiate sports.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 76%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 22 / 26
- ACT English: 21 / 27
- ACT Math: 22 / 26
- ACT Writing: 7 / 8
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 11,413 (10,800 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
- 91% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $8,019 (in-state); $15,592 (out-of-state)
- Books: $460
- Room and Board: $5,947
- Other Expenses: $2,906
- Total Cost: $17,332 (in-state); $24,905 (out-of-state)
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 73%
- UW-Eau Claire Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 33%
- Loans: 56%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $5,169
- Loans: $5,587
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, English, Finance, Kinesiology, Marketing, Mass Communication, Nursing, Psychology
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 86%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 25%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 65%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from http://www.uwec.edu/acadaff/policies/mission.htm
"We foster in one another creativity, critical insight, empathy, and intellectual courage, the hallmarks of a transformative liberal education and the foundation for active citizenship and lifelong inquiry."
