University of Wisconsin River Falls

River Falls, Wisconsin
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution established in 1874 with suburban setting located at River Falls. It is ranked 93 in Regional Universities Midwest in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $8,013 (2017-18) and out-of-state tuition and fees are $15,586 (2017-18). Total undergraduate enrollment is 5504. It practices semester based academic calender.

#93 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location River Falls, Wisconsin
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1874
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
5,678 Undergraduates
Website https://www.uwrf.edu

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Agriculture
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$25,973
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$14,402
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $7,862
Outstate Tuition Fee $15,435
Room and Board Fees $6,513
$40,200 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

72% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$44 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.61 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

65 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Native language is English.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$6,216 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$4,744 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $25,973
93% Students with need received Financial Aid
47% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Chancellor's Scholarship
Total Worth Full-tuition or Half-tuition + $2,000 Stipend
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria 28 ACT (1310 SAT) or higher, and rank in the top 10%
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline January 1 February 1
Falcon Scholars Scholarship
Total Worth $6,000
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria 25 ACT (1200 SAT) or higher, or rank in the top 25% (or 3.5 GPA if high school does not rank)
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Total Worth $4,000
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria 25 ACT (1200 SAT) or higher, and rank in the top 25% (or 3.5 GPA or higher if high school does not rank)
Requirement for maintenance 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

CHS Crop Science Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Details This scholarship supports incoming freshman students majoring in Crop and Soil Science. An essay is required for this scholarship detailing interest in studying Crop and Soil Science.Scholarship recipients will be expected to attend one state or national professional meeting during their freshman year, such as the American Society of Agronomy Conference or the Wisconsin Crop Management Conference and Agri-Industry Showcase. The student will receive separate funding to attend.
Federal Pell Grant
Total Worth Varies
Details Award amounts are also based on your FAFSA and whether you attend full-time or part-time.
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Students

5,678 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
75% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
53% Students graduate within 6 years