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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire,
WI
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate85%
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About UW Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public, state university in the town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. UW Eau Claire was founded in 1916. The college currently enrolls around 9,605 students a year, including 8,923 undergraduates.
UW Eau Claire Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into UW Eau Claire. The acceptance rate at UW Eau Claire is 85%. Out of 9,077 applications received in 2022, 7,737 students were offered admission.
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 2.6% |
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, near Minneapolis-St. Paul.
If you would like to see UW Eau Claire for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Eau Claire, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International.
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College Info
UW Eau Claire Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 20
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UW Eau Claire is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UW Eau Claire is Aug 20.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UW Eau Claire SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1120 - 1300
Math SAT Range
550 - 650
Reading SAT Range
550 - 660
UW Eau Claire Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$18,471
In State$27,711
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,276
$18,516
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$8,795
$8,795
Books
$400
$400
Student Life
Wondering what life at UW Eau Claire is like? There are approximately 9,605 students enrolled at UW Eau Claire, including 8,923 undergraduate students and 682 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 64% percent are from WI and 36% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time64%
In State36%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,605
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
85%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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