University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Small city

82%Acceptance rate
$16,550Average net price / year
64%Graduation rate
$58,561Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,909Median debt at graduation
8,895Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$9,642
Out-of-state tuition
$19,228
Total cost of attendance
$21,705
Room & board
$8,978
Books & supplies
$400
Average net price
$16,550

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$10,270
$30–48k
$10,968
$48–75k
$12,766
$75–110k
$18,278
$110k+
$20,778

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82.3%
Average SAT
1220
ACT composite (25–75%)
22–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
First-year retention
82%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$50,011
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$58,561
Median debt (graduates)
$20,909
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
20%
Students with federal loans
42%

Programs: what graduates earn

39 of 109 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities61$32,332—

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General65$73,321$20,494
Health and Medical Administrative Services35$71,692$21,850
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing123$70,250$18,593
Accounting and Related Services69$61,379$22,437
Management Information Systems and Services39$59,409$21,374
Finance and Financial Management Services130$58,812$20,290
Marketing138$51,621$19,500
Economics24$51,344$21,875
Chemistry27$50,659$23,093
Mathematics40$48,609$23,625
Special Education and Teaching84$46,508$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations136$46,254$20,550
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences22$44,207$21,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods64$44,178$23,550
Music52$43,764$25,557
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6$43,714—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas29$43,242$19,445
Criminal Justice and Corrections71$41,258$20,437
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics30$41,109$22,628
Social Work60$40,562$19,500
Communication and Media Studies44$40,333$22,250
Geography and Cartography28$40,048$21,001
English Language and Literature, General64$39,591$23,380
Psychology, General167$38,259$20,760
Fine and Studio Arts35$34,582$24,437
Biology, General101$34,507$20,262
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness71$32,801$22,842
Sociology20$30,111$21,190
History24$28,998$22,875
Political Science and Government40$26,268$19,780
Public Health19$49,426—
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services107$57,862$19,140
International Business8$70,219—
Physics12$53,039—
Journalism12$38,391—

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations92$108,374$31,909
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services40$56,983$41,000

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$104,318$52,094

Students

Undergraduates
8,895
Graduate students
822
Part-time
6%
Women / men
60% / 40%
White
85%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
3%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
19:1
Avg faculty salary
$82,413 / year
Full-time faculty
78%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.uwec.edu
Also known as
UW-Eau Claire

Most popular fields

  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Education – 9% of degrees
  • Foreign Languages – 3% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 3% of degrees
  • Physical Sciences – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?

82.3% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1220 on the SAT.

How much does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire cost?

The average net price after grants is $16,550 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,642 and the full cost of attendance is $21,705.

How much do University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $58,561 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

64% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Eau Claire

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public · 4,272 students
$12,285—50%$46,297
The Professional Hair Design Academy
Eau Claire, WI · Private for-profit · 60 students
$19,451—76%$29,587

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.