University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Small city

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Acceptance rate
75.5%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$16,210
Sticker price $19,593
Graduation rate
71%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$60,378
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
75.5%
Applicants (fall 2023)
7,312
Admitted (fall 2023)
5,356
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
2,301
Yield (admitted who enroll)
43%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
78%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
67%
SAT reading, middle 50%
—
SAT math, middle 50%
—
ACT composite, middle 50%
22–27
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
— / 37%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$8,224
Family income $30–48k$8,766
Family income $48–75k$10,608
Family income $75–110k$17,394
Family income $110k+$18,991
Full sticker price (per year)
$19,593
Tuition & fees – in-state
$10,070
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$19,517
Median debt at graduation
$22,500
Students with federal loans
42%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
71%
Freshmen who return for year 2
87%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$43,472
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$60,378

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
9,277
Graduate students
945
Student-to-faculty ratio
20 : 1
Women
57%
Students receiving Pell grants
14%
Full-time faculty
81%

Undergraduate diversity

White89%
Hispanic3.9%
Two or more3.1%
Asian2.0%
Unknown0.9%
International0.7%
Black0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing27%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness13%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences12%
Psychology10.0%
Health Professions6.3%
Education5.7%
Social Sciences4.6%
Liberal Arts & General Studies4.3%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

Chancellor
James Beeby
Main phone
(608) 785-8000
Address
1725 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601-9959

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.