University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Description:
The University of Wisconsin at La Crosse is a highly ranked public university and one of the 13 four-year universities in the University of Wisconsin System. La Crosse students come from 37 states and 44 countries. The university occupies a 119-acre campus in the scenic 7 Rivers Region on the Upper Mississippi River. Undergraduates can choose from 88 degree programs that are supported by a 21 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 26 students. Biology, business, health, education, and psychology are among the most popular areas of study. Student life is active with a wide range of student clubs and organizations. For students interested in athletics, the UW-La Crosse Eagles compete in the NCAA Division III Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The university fields eight men's and nine women's intercollegiate sports.
Admissions Data (2010):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 71%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 23 / 27
- ACT English: 22 / 27
- ACT Math: 23 / 27
Enrollment (2009):
- Total Enrollment: 10,009 (8,871 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 43% Male / 57% Female
- 94% Full-time
Costs (2010 - 11):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,911 (in-state); $15,484 (out-of-state)
- Books: $300
- Room and Board: $5,630
- Other Expenses: $2,880
- Total Cost: $16,721 (in-state); $24,294 (out-of-state)
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Financial Aid (2008 - 09):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 64%
- UW-La Crosse Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 27%
- Loans: 58%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $4,356
- Loans: $5,426
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Elementary Education, English, Exercise Science, Finance, Marketing, Psychology, Spanish, Therapeutic Recreation
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 84%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 34%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 69%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from http://www.uwlax.edu/PROVOST/pvchome/mission.htm
"The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-L fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-L is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community."
