University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

LaCrosse, WI

According to its mission statement, "The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UWL fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UWL is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community. The university offers undergraduate programs and degrees in the arts and humanities, health and sciences, education, and business administration. The university offers graduate programs related to areas of emphasis and strength within the institution, including business administration, education, health, the sciences, and the social sciences." [Source]

Website: http://www.uwlax.edu/

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9,400
Undergraduate
Enrollment

46%
4-Year
Graduation Rate

$9,195
In-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

$18,014
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

19:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

1.5%
Student Loan Default Rate

General Education Requirements

Composition

YES

Literature

Foreign Language

U.S. Government/History

Economics

Mathematics

YES

Science

YES

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FIRE Speech Code School Rating

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Curriculum last evaluated: 7/19/2022

2021-22 enrollment and tuition data, and four-year graduation rates for first-time, full-time freshmen who enrolled in Fall 2012, are derived from the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator.