School Overview
The University of Wisconsin–River Falls, frequently referred to as UW–River Falls, UWRF and by locals as just “River Falls”, is a four-year co-education liberal arts university that belongs to the University of Wisconsin System. It resides in the city of River Falls, in the state of Wisconsin, and is located on a 225-acre campus that runs along site the beautiful Kinnickinnic River in the scenic St. Croix River valley, a tributary of the Mississippi River. The UW–River Falls campus is home to over 30 academic buildings and facilities, including two expansive laboratory farms which sit on over 450 acres of their own.
UW–River Falls has a total annual enrollment of roughly 7,000 students and offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 40 fields of study and academic disciplines. The university offers campus-based programs, online degrees and courses as well as several study abroad programs.
In addition to being a University of Wisconsin System institution, UW–River Falls maintains memberships with the American Council of Education and American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). UW–River Falls is one of a growing number of higher education institutions that has dedicated itself to sustainability.
Student who attend UW–River Falls will no doubt have an exceptional academic experience, but they can also look forward to enjoyable and fulfilling student life. A big part of the culture and student life at UW–River Falls revolves around intercollegiate sports and athletics. UWRF athletic teams compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
General Information
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Admission Office 410 South 3rd Street 112 South Hall River Falls, WI 54022-5001 (715) 425-3500 Fax: (715) 425-0676 [email protected] Contact: Mark Meydam Director of Admission |
Main Address 410 South Third Street River Falls, WI 54022-5001 (715) 425-3911 www.uwrf.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,050 Degree-seeking undergrads: 6,050 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 91% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74% |
College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Agricultural Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Communication Disorders B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (715) 425-3911 |
| Website: | www.uwrf.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.wisconsin.edu/ |
| Address: | 410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI 54022-5001 |
| Setting: | 32 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 5,938 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 51% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,262 (89% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,981 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,554 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 85% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $3,397 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 8 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 8 | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 6 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 51 | 11 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Wisconsin-River Falls and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,981 |
| Out-of-state | $15,554 |
| Books and supplies | $370 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $9,036 |
| Out-of-state | $18,167 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 894 | 85% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 624 | 60% | $3,397 |
| Student loan aid | 700 | 67% | $6,910 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,603 | 47% | $4,569 |
| Federal student loans | 3,298 | 60% | $6,327 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Wisconsin-River Falls students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 3,232 | 1,272 | 1,960 | Percent admitted | 100% | 68% | 75% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 38% | 35% | 39% |
Admissions Considerations
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| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
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| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 5,938 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,494 |
| Graduate enrollment | 444 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education, Commission on Accreditation
- Montessori Education (MONTE) - Montessori teacher education programs and institutions
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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