University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, WI
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Rankings
Affordability76
Selectivity54
Retention67
Graduation51
Earnings45
Diversity9
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
90%
Bachelor’s
10%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences13%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education6%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs12%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies12%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology9%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
71%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
$9K
In-State Tuition
$18K
Out-of-State Tuition
$17K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
54%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
80%
Repayment Rate
$234
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 14% | 46% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 34% | 14% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 80% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 86% | 59% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 89% | 65% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
86%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
6%
Withdrawal Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 42% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 71% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 69% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45% | 63% | 53% |
| Black | 44% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 40% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 45% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
96%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 91% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $48K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
9,517
Undergraduates
83%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
870
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 90% | 69% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 11% | 31% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 27% | 20% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, WI
Western Technical College
1 miles, W
Viterbo University
1 miles, SW
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
4 miles, NE
Minnesota State College Southeast
24 miles, NW