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University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is a public university in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with about 8,900 undergraduates. It admitted 82.3% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $9,642 a year for in-state students and $19,228 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire costs

University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire charges $9,642 a year in published tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents, about $4,821 a semester, and $19,228 a year for students from other states, about $9,614 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $21,705 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,435 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

For fall 2024, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire received 8,824 applications and admitted 7,266 students, and 2,044 enrolled as first-years.

What University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Business Administration and Management138
Psychology136
Marketing / Marketing Management133
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse125
Biology / Biological Sciences104
Finance103
Communication Sciences and Disorders94
Elementary Education and Teaching88

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire's acceptance rate? 82.3% for fall 2024: 7,266 of 8,824 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire? $9,642 a year for in-state students and $19,228 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire? About 8,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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