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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Science & Tech Programs

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public institution located in La Crosse, WI. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Rankings

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 77	State — Wisconsin
Overall Quality	#22 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#164 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

Contact information for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1725 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601-9959
Phone:	6087858000
Website:	www.uwlax.edu/
Admissions:	www.uwlax.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uwlax.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

You can apply to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse online at: https://apply.wisconsin.edu/

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Here’s what University of Wisconsin-La Crosse requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has an acceptance rate of 76%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 43% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

34% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranged between 22 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,005	2,122	71%
Women	4,128	3,264	79%

Can I Afford University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

The average net price after aid at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $15,374. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,333
In-State Fees	$1,737
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,780
Out-of-State Fees	$1,737
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,070
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,517

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse receive some form of financial aid (2,291 students).

Approximately 44% of students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,363 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,904.

Student Loan Debt

42% of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,897 per year.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,068 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,194 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	183
Black or African American	55
Hispanic	358
White	8,127
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Two or More Races	285
Non-Resident	73

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Wisconsin	1,900
Minnesota	344
Illinois	44
Iowa	6
North Dakota	4

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Graduate Student Diversity

921 of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	25
Black or African American	22
Hispanic	44
White	788
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	16
Non-Resident	10

Online Learning at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

4,909 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse took at least one online class — of those, 23 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 159 students took at least one online class and 509 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.