University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,931

3.74% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,151

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

82.3%

8,824 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

10,049

84.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

65.4%

1,521 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a higher education institution located in Eau Claire County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire were General Psychology (150 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (147 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (136 degrees).

In 2024, 2,772 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,396 degrees), 25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (96 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is $7,931, which is $−16,069 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is $7,931, which is $16,069 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,151.

In 2024, 48% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,931

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was $7,931. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is $−16,069 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,151

2024 Value

1.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,151. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire grew by 1.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,200

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was of $9,200 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.06% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.13% with respect to 2023, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received 8,824 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 14.5% annual growth. Out of those 8,824 applicants, 7,266 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.3% acceptance rate.

There were 10,049 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2024.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has an overall enrollment yield of 28.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

7,266

Accepted Out of 8,824

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was 82.3% (7,266 admissions from 8,824 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 76.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 14.5%, while admissions declined by 7.42%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had a total enrollment of 10,049 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is 8,491 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,558. This means that 84.5% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84.6% White, 4.27% Hispanic or Latino, 3.18% Asian, 3.18% Two or More Races, 1.16% Black or African American, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0498% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.3%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.29%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (81.1%), followed by White Male (9.26%) and Asian Female (2.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,049 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is 8,491 and the part-time enrollment is 1,558. This means that 84.5% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,505 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
429 enrolled students
Asian
320 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is 84.6% White, 4.27% Hispanic or Latino, 3.18% Asian, 3.18% Two or More Races, 1.16% Black or African American, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0498% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 90 students (0.896%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 774 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is white (2,396 degrees awarded). There were 25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (96 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is General Psychology (150 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (147 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (136 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (104 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (39 degrees), and Physical Sciences (68 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (206,958 people), Postsecondary teachers (198,515 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (197,758 people), Other managers (191,062 people), and Secondary school teachers (169,484 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2024 are Language & Linguistics (104 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (39 degrees), Physical Sciences (68 degrees), English (69 degrees), and History (37 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Economists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Language & Linguistics (104 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (39 degrees), Physical Sciences (68 degrees), English (69 degrees), and History (37 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Elementary & secondary schools (514,133 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (402,495 people), Computer Systems Design (168,087 people), Legal services (167,888 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (161,374 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities

Most Common (2024)

44 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

999

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,773

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 999 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,773).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 161 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.34 times more than the 120 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 134 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in General Communication Sciences & Disorders, which is 33.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,396 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
96 degrees awarded
Asian
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is white (2,396 degrees awarded). There were 25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (96 degrees).

0.18% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,751 degrees awarded
White Female
1,731 degrees awarded
White Female
1,714 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is white female (1,751 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,731 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has an endowment valued at nearly $76.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.14M (5.39%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had a total salary expenditure of 201M. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire employs 172 Professors, 113 Assistant professors and 91 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Male Professor (91), Female Professor (81), and Female Assistant professor (69).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 145 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 117 employees, and Service with 109 employees.

Endowment

$76.7M

2024 Endowment

8.47%

growth from 2023

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has an endowment valued at about $76.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire grew 8.47% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.55M - Federal
$531k - State
$119k - Local

As of 2024, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received $2.55M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $531k from state grants and contracts, and $119k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$88.3M

2024 Salaries

5.6%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire paid a median of $88.3M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($201M) and a 5.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.67% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.95% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$35.2M

Instructional Salaries

427

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire paid a total of $35.2M to 427 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 145 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 117 employees, and Service with 109 employees.

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