University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, WI
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily ResidentialMaster's College and UniversitySelective • Low Transfer-InMain Campus
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity43
Retention53
Graduation42
Earnings46
Diversity10
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
64%Bachelor’s
3%Associate’s
33%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing27%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education8%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
Health Professions and Related Programs14%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
78%Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
24Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
$9KIn-State Tuition
$17KOut-of-State Tuition
$20KAverage Total Cost
$16KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
54%Receive Federal Loans
$15KMedian Federal Debt
76%Repayment Rate
$228Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 46% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 14% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 73% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 76% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 82% | 59% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 65% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
81%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
9%Withdrawal Rate
67%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 37% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 67% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 67% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 57% | 63% | 53% |
| Black | 47% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 42% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 68% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 60% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
97%Employment Rate
$38KMedian Salary
$27K25 Pctl Salary
$51K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 97% | 91% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
10,485Undergraduates
81%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
716Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 88% | 69% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 13% | 31% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 26% | 20% | 14% |
| >$110K | 32% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
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Colleges near University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, WI
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