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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,064
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $65,850
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public college in La Crosse, WI with 9,277 undergraduates. It admits 76% of applicants, and admitted students average 1220 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,064 per year ($9,261 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $65,850 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 76%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 7,312
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,356
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 43%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite22–27
136
What University of Wisconsin-La Crosse looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $21,006
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,534
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,453
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,261
- $30–48k$8,758
- $48–75k$11,816
- $75–110k$17,804
- $110k+$20,410
Get a personal estimate with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 87%
- Median earnings
- $65,850
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 9,277
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 17%
- White89%
- Hispanic4%
- Black1%
- Asian2%
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse FAQ
What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's acceptance rate?+
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse admits 76% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–27.
Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?+
In Fall 2023, 7,312 students applied to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and 5,356 were admitted; 2,301 enrolled.
Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse consider legacy status?+
No. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse require an essay?+
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $21,006 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,064.
What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's graduation rate?+
71% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 240329 · How we use this data
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