University of Wisconsin-River Falls Description:
Founded in 1874 as a normal school for training teachers, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is now a a comprehensive university offering a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs. Education, business, and animal sciences are some of the most popular areas of study today, and academics are supported by a 20 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The town of River Falls gets its name from the falls in the scenic Kinnickinnic River, and the area around the university is home to numerous parks, creeks, ponds, and ski areas. For students who are drawn to urban attractions, the St. Paul/Minneapolis metropolitan area is just 30 miles away. Student life is active with over 170 student clubs and organizations. In athletics, the UW-River Falls Falcons compete in the NCAA Division III Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) for most sports. The university fields six men's and ten women's varsity sports.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 90%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 20 / 24
- ACT English: 19 / 24
- ACT Math: 19 / 24
- ACT Writing: 6 / 8
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 6,902 (6,373 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
- 92% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,277 (in-state); $14,850 (out-of-state)
- Books: $330
- Room and Board: $5,715
- Other Expenses: $3,100
- Total Cost: $16,422 (in-state); $23,995 (out-of-state)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 79%
- UW-River Falls Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 32%
- Loans: 68%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $5,174
- Loans: $6,405
Most Popular Majors:
Animal Science, Biology, Business Administration, Communication, Elementary Education, English, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 25%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 55%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from http://www.uwrf.edu/AboutUs/vision.cfm
"Help students learn so that they are successful as productive, creative, ethical, engaged citizens and leaders with an informed global perspective."
