What University of Wisconsin–River Falls costs
University of Wisconsin–River Falls charges $9,008 a year in published tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents, about $4,504 a semester, and $17,470 a year for students from other states, about $8,735 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $19,781 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,581 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–River Falls
For fall 2024, University of Wisconsin–River Falls received 5,519 applications and admitted 4,510 students, and 1,133 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Wisconsin–River Falls students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Wisconsin–River Falls (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | 145 |
| Business Administration and Management | 97 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 65 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 64 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 53 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 52 |
| Psychology | 43 |
| Agribusiness / Agricultural Business Operations | 31 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like University of Wisconsin–River Falls
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas: 4,210 undergraduates
- Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois: 4,188 undergraduates
- University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska: 4,088 undergraduates
- Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri: 4,378 undergraduates
- Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois: 4,410 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Wisconsin–River Falls's acceptance rate? 81.7% for fall 2024: 4,510 of 5,519 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin–River Falls? $9,008 a year for in-state students and $17,470 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–River Falls? About 4,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Wisconsin–River Falls? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin–River Falls (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Wisconsin–River Falls
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
