UWRF 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,088

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls was $14,318. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UWRF

UWRF net price calculator

$14,318

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Wisconsin and nationwide.

Wisconsin's average	$12,926
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UWRF for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,318	$685 (5%)	$8,285	$10,031	$13,745	$16,474	$16,968
2021	$13,633	$103	$8,438	$9,478	$14,528	$16,739	$16,996
2020	$13,530	$1,796 (12%)	$8,366	$10,124	$13,474	$16,138	$16,508
2019	$15,326	$1,262 (9%)	$11,312	$11,540	$15,641	$18,104	$18,610
2018	$14,064	$18	$9,647	$10,846	$14,508	$16,797	$17,313
2017	$14,046	$829 (6%)	$10,906	$12,376	$15,847	$18,000	$18,451
2016	$13,217	$712 (6%)	$9,752	$11,273	$13,855	$16,882	$16,891
2015	$12,505	$491 (4%)	$9,220	$10,328	$14,561	$16,495	$16,906
2014	$12,014	--	$9,529	$10,539	$14,293	$16,354	$16,536

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Wisconsin-River Falls's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$19,888	$25	$8,088	$11,400	$400
2021	$19,863	$300 (2%)	$8,063	$11,400	$400
2020	$19,563	$338 (2%)	$8,037	$11,126	$400
2019	$19,225	$1,878 (9%)	$8,025	$10,830	$370
2018	$21,103	$322 (2%)	$8,013	$12,720	$370
2017	$20,781	$160	$7,981	$12,430	$370
2016	$20,621	$386 (2%)	$7,937	$12,324	$360
2015	$20,235	$301 (2%)	$7,751	$12,124	$360
2014	$19,934	$1,682 (9%)	$7,720	$11,854	$360
2013	$18,252	--	$7,700	$10,202	$350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UWRF provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,134 dormitories available to its students at $4,450 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UWRF is $494 per month.
Does UWRF provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UWRF for one academic year is $2,572, which works out to $286 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UWRF estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $400.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UWRF estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,300

If living off-campus, with family: $4,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,500
How much is UWRF application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $56.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UWRF offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Wisconsin-River Falls cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$268	$424
For out-of-state students	$583	$932

Housing and Meal

University of Wisconsin-River Falls offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Wisconsin-River Falls for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$2,572	$4,450	N/A	2,134
2021	$2,486	$4,300	N/A	2,322
2020	$2,390	$4,136	N/A	2,473
2019	$2,227	$4,286	N/A	2,588
2018	$2,390	$4,136	N/A	2,523
2017	$2,389	$4,136	N/A	2,489
2016	$2,389	$4,035	N/A	2,367

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Wisconsin-River Falls during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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