University of Wisconsin-River Falls, WI
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity35
Retention37
Graduation12
Earnings36
Diversity11
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism10%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education15%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of Wisconsin-River Falls
75%
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Wisconsin-River Falls
$8K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $19K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Wisconsin-River Falls
58%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
76%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 46% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 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 | $14K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 72% | 51% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 76% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 80% | 59% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 65% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
76%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 35% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 57% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38% | 63% | 53% |
| Black | 25% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 49% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 40% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 57% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 27% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Wisconsin-River Falls
96%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 91% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $47K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $58K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
5,570
Undergraduates
77%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
409
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 63% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 37% | 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 | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 31% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 20% | 14% |
| >$110K | 29% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Wisconsin-River Falls, WI
Hastings Beauty School
13 miles, SW
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Inver Hills Community College
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