University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Wisconsin residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,895 students.
About This School
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public institution located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with approximately 8,895 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,550 per year. The graduation rate is 64%, and the typical graduate earns $50,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is a public university in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's and master's degrees. As of 2024, the university had an enrollment of approximately 9,500 students.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable Midwest public university — at $16,948/year average net price and only $13,000 in median debt at graduation, this school won't leave you buried financially. The 68% graduation rate is a bit below average, meaning roughly 1 in 3 students doesn't finish, so it's worth asking what support systems are in place before you commit. Median earnings of $50,300 a decade out are solid relative to the low debt load, making the return on investment genuinely reasonable.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,895 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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