University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, Wisconsin · Public, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$14,054
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.0%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
4,205
In-state tuition
$9,008
Out-of-state tuition
$17,470
Cost of attendance
$19,781
Median earnings (10y)
$54,458
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,150
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 76.4%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (27%), trades & services (23%), stem (20%).
- STEM20%
- Health3%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services23%
- Agriculture22.6%~950 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education15.6%~657 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business13.9%~582 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~380 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication7.4%~310 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences5.7%~240 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.2%~177 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~136 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science3.1%~132 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~120 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~116 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~103 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.2%~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~45 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.7%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.4%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.4%~16 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 362 | $35,523 | $23,183 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 304 | $42,910 | $24,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 182 | $38,716 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 146 | $37,293 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 145 | $33,798 | $22,937 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 123 | $30,916 | $23,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 112 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 90 | $43,312 | $21,445 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 81 | $58,342 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 78 | $31,685 | $24,212 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 72 | $30,141 | $22,163 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | — |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | $24,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 58 | $43,100 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 52 | $53,223 | $21,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 51 | $48,292 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 49 | $47,526 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor's | 47 | $44,131 | $22,251 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 42 | $23,812 | $30,084 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 41 | $37,443 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 38 | $53,143 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 34 | $30,913 | $22,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | $25,000 |
| Data Science. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 29 | $73,546 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | $30,283 | $24,495 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 28 | $38,452 | $26,303 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 22 | $55,752 | $30,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
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-River Falls
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a mid-sized institution located in River Falls, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,205 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Agriculture, Education, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-River Falls — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,054 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,008 for in-state students and $17,470 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,781 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 76.4% 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 $54,458 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Wisconsin-River Falls confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Agriculture, Education, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (27% of credentials), trades & services (23% of credentials), stem (20% 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-River Falls accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,150. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in River Falls, Wisconsin (town), University of Wisconsin-River Falls 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-River Falls
Q.How much does University of Wisconsin-River Falls cost?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $14,054 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,781.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduate earns $54,458 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
Published tuition is $9,008 in-state and $17,470 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Wisconsin-River Falls located?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is located in River Falls, Wisconsin (ZIP 54022).
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-River Falls at their official website.