At a glance
Average net price
$16,550
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
63.8%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
8,895
In-state tuition
$9,642
Out-of-state tuition
$19,228
Cost of attendance
$21,705
Median earnings (10y)
$58,561
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,220
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 81.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (25%), business (24%), humanities & arts (19%).
- STEM13%
- Health13%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services5%
- Business23.7%~2,110 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions13.2%~1,178 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education8.8%~783 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~514 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.7%~507 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~500 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences5.1%~451 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~384 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.4%~302 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~298 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~291 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~254 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.7%~238 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~235 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~187 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.0%~175 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~131 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.2%~104 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering1.1%~93 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.1%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 329 | $28,407 | $22,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 311 | $43,100 | $21,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 283 | $45,583 | $21,875 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 267 | $51,707 | $20,673 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 261 | $62,517 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 221 | $28,058 | $21,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 206 | $23,909 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 161 | $40,643 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 157 | $87,679 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 148 | $63,957 | $22,614 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 146 | $55,270 | $23,072 |
| American Sign Language. | Undergraduate certificate | 145 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 145 | $29,149 | $23,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 144 | $38,530 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 134 | $33,465 | $23,874 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 134 | $37,884 | $21,500 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 121 | $37,242 | $23,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 102 | $33,945 | $26,637 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 98 | $25,205 | $12,104 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 85 | $34,961 | $23,524 |
| Social Work. | Undergraduate certificate | 85 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 83 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 83 | $55,481 | $21,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 82 | $43,319 | $24,937 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 82 | $29,012 | $25,371 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 77 | $51,815 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 77 | $60,259 | $24,995 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 75 | $31,894 | $22,730 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Undergraduate certificate | 72 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 68 | $29,413 | $23,968 |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 67 | $28,551 | $21,212 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 62 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 61 | $41,141 | $25,225 |
| Business/Corporate Communications. | Undergraduate certificate | 56 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 50 | $29,315 | $23,112 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 49 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 48 | $34,158 | $21,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 46 | $39,719 | $23,250 |
| Data Science. | Master's | 45 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a large institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 8,895 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,550 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,642 for in-state students and $19,228 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $21,705 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 63.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 81.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,561 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (25% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,220. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (city), University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire draws students from across Wisconsin and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Q.How much does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire cost?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is $16,550 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $21,705.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has a 6-year graduation rate of 63.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduate earns $58,561 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
Published tuition is $9,642 in-state and $19,228 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire located?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (ZIP 54701).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire at their official website.