At a glance
Average net price
$16,210
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
71.0%
Admission rate
76%
Undergrad size
9,277
In-state tuition
$10,070
Out-of-state tuition
$19,517
Cost of attendance
$19,593
Median earnings (10y)
$60,378
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,220
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 86.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (27%), social sciences (23%), stem (17%).
- STEM17%
- Health7%
- Business27%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services11%
- Business26.6%~2,469 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.9%~1,195 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Parks & recreation10.7%~993 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology9.8%~910 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education7.2%~671 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~671 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.8%~538 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences5.1%~478 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.4%~317 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.7%~160 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~160 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~124 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.2%~115 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~115 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~115 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.2%~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 481 | $32,649 | $24,034 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 416 | $28,771 | $21,935 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 393 | $47,712 | $21,909 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 377 | $30,101 | $23,250 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 264 | $40,183 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 248 | $37,920 | $22,785 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 223 | $41,819 | $25,053 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 178 | $35,292 | $24,455 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 145 | $54,028 | $23,264 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 129 | $37,625 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 117 | $101,693 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 100 | $65,658 | $22,479 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 94 | — | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 92 | $48,756 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 87 | $34,193 | $21,374 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 87 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 77 | $67,330 | $26,750 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 73 | $37,692 | $24,747 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 71 | $44,228 | $25,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 68 | $26,134 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 67 | $59,988 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 62 | $31,382 | $23,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 59 | $39,202 | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology. | Bachelor's | 56 | $41,500 | $25,464 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 56 | $35,930 | — |
| Archeology. | Bachelor's | 56 | $27,671 | $23,008 |
| Data Science. | Master's | 52 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 50 | $37,468 | $29,000 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $21,373 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 48 | $56,576 | $19,500 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 48 | $48,559 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 45 | $55,325 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 43 | $42,543 | $23,000 |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 40 | $37,148 | $23,850 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 40 | $25,754 | $19,750 |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 37 | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 36 | $29,307 | $22,005 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 34 | — | — |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | — |
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-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a large institution located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 9,277 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Biological sciences, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $16,210 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,070 for in-state students and $19,517 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,593 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 71.0%, a strong completion outcome. 86.5% 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 $60,378 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Biological sciences, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (27% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), stem (17% 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-La Crosse accepts 76% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,220. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in La Crosse, Wisconsin (city), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 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-La Crosse
Q.How much does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse cost?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $16,210 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,593.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has a 6-year graduation rate of 71.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse admits 76% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate earns $60,378 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
Published tuition is $10,070 in-state and $19,517 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse located?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin (ZIP 54601).
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-La Crosse at their official website.