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University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus

🇺🇸 USA · Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
81.7%Cohort: 2023
Tuition per year
₹16,40,992Out-of-state
Students
4,205Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

The University of Wisconsin–River Falls (UW–River Falls or UWRF) is a public university in River Falls, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. The 226-acre (91 ha) campus is on the Kinnickinnic River in the St. Croix River Valley. The university has 32 major buildings and two laboratory farms, with a total of 303 acres (123 ha) of land.
In 2024–25, UWRF had an enrollment of 5,222 students in more than 70 areas of study. UWRF is a member of the American Council of Education Internationalization Laboratory and provides several global studies and study abroad programs. The university also hosts the St. Croix Institute for Sustainable Community Development.

Admissions planning estimate

81.7% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 66.7%–96.7%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored rate agrees with IPEDS 2023 within rounding. Historical baseline; enrolled-student score bands and current applicant context still matter.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 81.6% (4,818/5,903; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

82 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Cohort: 2023. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,069
Offered a place 3,446
Enrolled 1,014

29.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite19-26
136

What a year costs

₹24,33,026 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,40,992
  • Housing₹7,49,765
  • Books & supplies₹42,269
Sticker price ₹24,33,026
After aid (average) ₹13,20,120

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,46,139
Out-of-state ₹16,40,992

Average aid awarded: ₹3,09,036 a year.

Outcomes and support

76.5%
Retention
57%
Graduation
46%
Get financial aid
49%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 85.4%
Hispanic 5%
Multiracial 2.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 2.1%
Unknown 1.3%
Native American 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Agricultural Engineeringbachelor
Agricultural Mechanizationbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Corporate Communicationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computational Sciencebachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Systems Analysisbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policybachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Food Science and Technologybachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Statistics, Otherbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Plant Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Student Counseling and Personnel Servicesbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate81.72%
Total Applicants4069
Admitted Applicants3446
Enrolled Applicants1014
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,46,139
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,40,992
Average Housing Cost₹7,49,765
Books & Supplies₹42,269
Average Net Price₹13,20,120
Students Receiving Aid46%
Average Aid Awarded₹3,09,036
Out-of-State Students49%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.09%
Asian2.38%
Hispanic4.95%
White85.35%
Multiracial2.4%
Native American0.45%
Pacific Islander0.1%
International0.95%
Unknown Race1.33%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate57%
Retention Rate76.45%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates4205

Contact

Street Address410 S 3rd St
ZIP Code54022
Phone(715) 425-3500
Websitehttps://www.uwrf.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/