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University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls,
WI
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate85%
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About UW River Falls
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public, state university in the suburb of River Falls, Wisconsin. UW River Falls was founded in 1874. The university currently enrolls around 5,184 students per year, including 4,772 undergraduates.
UW River Falls Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into UW River Falls. The acceptance rate at UW River Falls is 85%. In 2022, 3,446 out of 4,069 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls 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 | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 0.5% |
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-River Falls is located in the town of River Falls, Wisconsin, in the suburbs of Minneapolis-St. Paul and MN.
If you are interested in seeing UW River Falls for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to River Falls, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP).
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College Info
UW River Falls Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UW River Falls is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UW River Falls is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UW River Falls SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
Not available
Reading SAT Range
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UW River Falls Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$15,569
In State$23,562
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$6,428
$14,421
Fees
$1,707
$1,707
Housing
$7,434
$7,434
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at UW River Falls is like? There are approximately 5,184 students enrolled at UW River Falls, including 4,772 undergraduate students and 412 graduate students. 84% percent of students attend school full-time, 49% percent are from WI and 51% percent of students are from other states.
84%
Full Time16%
Part Time49%
In State51%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
5,184
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
85%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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