University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,974

5.13% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,125

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.2%

7,312 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

10,299

89.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

71.2%

1,505 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a higher education institution located in La Crosse County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse were General Biological Sciences (234 degrees awarded), General Psychology (226 degrees), and General Finance (201 degrees).

In 2023, 2,552 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. 58.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,285 degrees), 25.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (90 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $7,974, which is $−16,601 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,298 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $7,974, which is $16,601 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,125.

In 2023, 42% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,974

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was $7,974. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $−16,601 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$13,125

2023 Value

0.0381%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,125. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse grew by 0.0381%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (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

$6,942

Room and Board

$120

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was of $6,942 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.54% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $120. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 37.3% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2298 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received 7,312 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.302% annual growth. Out of those 7,312 applicants, 5,356 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.2% acceptance rate.

There were 10,299 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2023.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has an overall enrollment yield of 43%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,356

Accepted Out of 7,312

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was 73.2% (5,356 admissions from 7,312 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 74.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.302%, while admissions declined by 1.05%.

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

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse had a total enrollment of 10,299 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is 9,209 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,090. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.3% White, 3.99% Hispanic or Latino, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.18% Asian, 0.854% Black or African American, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.068% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.7%), followed by White Male (37.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.01%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.8%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Asian Female (2.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,299 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is 9,209 and the part-time enrollment is 1,090. This means that 89.4% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 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-La Crosse was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,092 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
411 enrolled students
Two or More Races
306 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is 88.3% White, 3.99% Hispanic or Latino, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.18% Asian, 0.854% Black or African American, 0.165% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.068% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 70 students (0.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 442 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is white (2,285 degrees awarded). There were 25.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (90 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is General Biological Sciences (234 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (226 degrees) and General Finance (201 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (242 degrees awarded), Biology (289 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (44 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

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-La Crosse are Physicians (477,193 people), Other managers (446,475 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (411,328 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (309,198 people), and Postsecondary teachers (281,865 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (242 degrees awarded), Biology (289 degrees), Language & Linguistics (44 degrees), Psychology (248 degrees), and Social Sciences (171 degrees) (as of 2023).

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-La Crosse are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (242 degrees awarded), Biology (289 degrees), Language & Linguistics (44 degrees), Psychology (248 degrees), and Social Sciences (171 degrees) (as of 2023).

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-La Crosse are Elementary & secondary schools (702,562 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (683,467 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (550,936 people), Outpatient care centers (270,738 people), and Offices of physicians (249,596 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-La Crosse.

Most Common (2023)

General Biological Sciences
234 degrees awarded
General Psychology
226 degrees awarded
General Finance
201 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was General Biological Sciences with 234 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,055

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,497

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,055 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, which is 0.705 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,497).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 168 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in General Finance, which is 5.09 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 191 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in General Psychology, which is 5.46 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (74.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is Female and White (74.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,285 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
90 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is white (2,285 degrees awarded). There were 25.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (90 degrees).

0.235% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,338 degrees awarded
White Male
947 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is white female (1,338 degrees awarded). There were 1.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (947 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has an endowment valued at nearly $42M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.39M (5.69%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse had a total salary expenditure of 185M. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse employs 162 Associate professors, 150 Assistant professors and 130 Professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are Female Associate professor (91), Male Assistant professor (87), and Male Associate professor (71).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are: Service, with 127 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 99 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 99 employees.

Endowment

$42M

2023 Endowment

0.749%

growth from 2022

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has an endowment valued at about $42M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse grew 0.749% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.7M lower 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-La Crosse (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: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$72.7M

2023 Salaries

0.618%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse paid a median of $72.7M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($185M) and a 0.618% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.596% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$34.4M

Instructional Salaries

465

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse paid a total of $34.4M to 465 employees working as instructors, which represents 47.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

162 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

127 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse were Associate professor with 162 employees, Assistant professor with 150 employees, and Professor with 130 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse were Service with 127 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 99 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 99 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was Female Associate professor with 91 employees, Male Assistant professor with 87 employees, and Male Associate professor with 71 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

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