University of Wisconsin-River Falls (UWRF)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,134
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, UWRF is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that UWRF is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UWRF is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Wisconsin is 18-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The student retention rate of 72% at UWRF suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,088

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,661

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls received on average $3,231 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,231

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	230	21%	$4,368	$1,004,530
Other Federal Grant	410	38%	$3,390	$1,389,730
State Grant/Scholarships	194	18%	$2,476	$480,327
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	521	48%	$1,657	$863,557
Total Grant & Scholarships	846	79%	$3,231	$2,733,614

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-River Falls students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-River Falls students is 56.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.0%.

56.6%

asian 63.6% 21 students
African American 13.0% 3 students
white 58.6% 540 students
hispanic 31.0% 9 students
International Students 50.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 45.4% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Football Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-River Falls offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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