University of Wisconsin River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution established in 1874 with a rural setting located at River Falls. It is ranked 60 in Regional Universities Midwest in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,135 and out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,128. Total undergraduate enrollment is 4,772. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#60 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Rural
Location River Falls, Wisconsin
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1874
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
4,772 Undergraduates
Website https://www.uwrf.edu

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Agriculture
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$14,402
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $8,135
Outstate Tuition Fee $16,128
Room and Board Fees $7,300
$39,418 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

85% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Native language is English.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jul
29
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$6,689 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$3,290 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $--
60% Students with need received Financial Aid
72% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Chancellor's Scholarship
Total Worth Full-tuition or half-tuition
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline January
Falcon Scholars Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000 annual
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Falcons Fly Higher Scholarship
Total Worth ($500-$2,500)
Details A one-time award offered to first-year or transfer students. Academic potential, background and experiences, financial need, leadership and potential to enrich the campus community are given consideration when making these awards.
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Students

4,772 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
75% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
41% Students graduate within 6 years