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University of Wisconsin - River Falls
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
RIVER FALLS, WI . 4 Year 3.6
#1403 in Best Colleges in America
410 S 3RD ST RIVER FALLS, WI 54022

Overview

University of Wisconsin-River Falls, located about 25 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, is a public comprehensive university in the University of Wisconsin System, founded in 1874, known for its quality undergraduate teaching and applied research. The campus is beautifully landscaped and covered with Scandinavian-style architecture and modern teaching and learning facilities, with an enrollment of approximately 6,000 students and a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 18:1. The university has a College of Business, a College of Education, a College of Science and Technology, a College of Agriculture and Forestry, and a College of Arts and Sciences, which offer undergraduate to master's level programs with emphasis on agriculture, business administration, education, engineering, nursing, and environmental sciences. uW -River Falls focuses on practice-oriented education, working closely with local industry and the community to provide internships, co-op education programs and career development support, as well as an active outdoor program and NCAA Division III athletic teams dedicated to producing graduates with practical skills and a sense of social responsibility.

Rankings

  • 369

    #369 in Best Colleges for Education in America

  • 2

    #2 2 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 440

    #440 in Best College Locations in America

  • Best Colleges for Education in America 369 of 972
  • Best College Locations in America 440 of 1,527
  • Best College Campuses in America 462 of 1,387

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • BDiversity
  • BCampus
  • C+Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B+Location
  • BDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Animal Sciences and Husbandry
    176 Graduates
  • Business
    157 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    88 Graduates
  • Psychology
    72 Graduates
  • Biology
    71 Graduates
  • Public Relations
    64 Graduates
  • Agricultural Business
    56 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    48 Graduates
  • Communications
    47 Graduates
  • Criminology
    41 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 86%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Considered but not required
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    19-25
  • ACT Range
    $0
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • High School GPA
    No
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,231
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    57%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,313 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    675
  • Undergrads Over 25
    7%
  • Pell Grant
    21%
  • Varsity Athletes
    9%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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