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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse,
WI
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate82%
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About UW La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public, state university in the town of La Crosse, Wisconsin. UW La Crosse was founded in 1909. The university currently enrolls around 10,279 students per year, including 9,369 undergraduate students.
UW La Crosse Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into UW La Crosse. In 2022, UW La Crosse accepted 82% of applicants. Out of 6,629 applications received in 2022, 5,421 students were offered admission.
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 82% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 1% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin,.
If you want to see UW La Crosse for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to La Crosse, or book a flight to the nearest airport, La Crosse Municipal (LSE).
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College Info
UW La Crosse Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UW La Crosse is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UW La Crosse is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UW La Crosse SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1155 - 1265
Math SAT Range
540 - 640
Reading SAT Range
575 - 650
UW La Crosse Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$16,698
In State$25,738
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,974
$17,014
Fees
$1,800
$1,800
Housing
$6,804
$6,804
Books
$120
$120
Student Life
Wondering what life at UW La Crosse is like? There are approximately 10,279 students enrolled at UW La Crosse, including 9,369 undergraduate students and 910 graduate students. 93% percent of students attend school full-time, 81% percent are from WI and 19% percent of students are from other states.
93%
Full Time6%
Part Time81%
In State19%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,279
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
82%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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