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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Trade Programs

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public institution located in La Crosse, WI. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

Contact information for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1725 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601-9959
Phone:	6087858000
Website:	www.uwlax.edu/
Admissions:	www.uwlax.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uwlax.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

You can apply to University of Wisconsin-La Crosse online at: https://apply.wisconsin.edu/

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

These are the things University of Wisconsin-La Crosse looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse admits 76%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 43% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

34% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranged between 22 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,005	2,122	71%
Women	4,128	3,264	79%

Can I Afford University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

The average net price after aid at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $15,374. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,333
In-State Fees	$1,737
Out-of-State Tuition	$17,780
Out-of-State Fees	$1,737
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,070
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,517

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse receive some form of financial aid (2,291 students).

About 44% of students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,363 per student.

14% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,904.

Student Loan Debt

42% of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,897 per year.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,068 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, all undergraduate. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,194 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	183
Black or African American	55
Hispanic	358
White	8,127
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Two or More Races	285
Non-Resident	73

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Wisconsin	1,900
Minnesota	344
Illinois	44
Iowa	6
North Dakota	4

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

4,909 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse took at least one online class — of those, 23 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.