---

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Trade Programs

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public institution located in River Falls, WI. A Distant Town provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

Contact details for University of Wisconsin-River Falls can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI 54022-5001
Phone:	7154253911
Website:	www.uwrf.edu/
Admissions:	www.uwrf.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	students.uwrf.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

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

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

Admission Requirements for University of Wisconsin-River Falls

These are the things University of Wisconsin-River Falls requires for admission:

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-River Falls?

University of Wisconsin-River Falls maintains an acceptance rate of 82%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 25% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

19% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Wisconsin-River Falls can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,327	1,789	77%
Women	3,192	2,721	85%

Can I Afford University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

The average net price after aid at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $14,714. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,121
In-State Fees	$1,887
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,583
Out-of-State Fees	$1,887
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,008
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,470

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls receive some form of financial aid (1,049 students).

Approximately 53% of students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,527 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,830.

Student Loan Debt

43% of University of Wisconsin-River Falls undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,905 per year.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 545 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, all undergraduate. University of Wisconsin-River Falls is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,152 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wisconsin-River Falls undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	99
Black or African American	78
Hispanic	207
White	3,554
American Indian/Alaska Native	20
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	91
Non-Resident	41

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	552
Wisconsin	529
Illinois	10
Arizona	4
Michigan	4

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

University of Wisconsin-River Falls provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,676 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls took at least one online class — of those, 185 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Wisconsin-River Falls

University of Wisconsin-River Falls offers 23 distinct academic programs.

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

Institutional Profile

University of Wisconsin-River Falls 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.