What University of Wisconsin–La Crosse costs
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse charges $10,070 a year in published tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents, about $5,035 a semester, and $19,517 a year for students from other states, about $9,758 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $19,593 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,217 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–La Crosse
For fall 2024, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse received 7,136 applications and admitted 5,388 students, and 2,325 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Wisconsin–La Crosse students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 226 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 201 |
| Psychology | 198 |
| Finance | 162 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 148 |
| Business Administration and Management | 130 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 129 |
| Accounting | 72 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota: about 26 miles away
Colleges like University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota: 9,471 undergraduates
- University of Akron, Akron, Ohio: 9,052 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin: 8,895 undergraduates
- University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota: 9,981 undergraduates
- Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio: 7,961 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Wisconsin–La Crosse's acceptance rate? 75.5% for fall 2024: 5,388 of 7,136 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse? $10,070 a year for in-state students and $19,517 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–La Crosse? About 9,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
