University of Wisconsin-River Falls
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,205 students.
About This School
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public institution located in River Falls, Wisconsin with approximately 4,205 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Wisconsin-River Falls has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,054 per year. The graduation rate is 57%, and the typical graduate earns $44,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Wisconsin–River Falls is a public university in River Falls, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. The 226-acre (91 ha) campus is on the Kinnickinnic River in the St. Croix River Valley. The university has 32 major buildings and two laboratory farms, with a total of 303 acres (123 ha) of land.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — at $14,714/year average net price and only $14,865 in median debt at graduation, the affordability is genuinely strong for a four-year degree. However, the 61% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention rate suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about directly during a campus visit. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan of action, but come in with intention — students who drift here seem to drift out.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% 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 (4,205 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
410 S 3rd St
River Falls, WI 54022-5001
Official Links
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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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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