University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Public four-year university in La Crosse, WI that costs an average of $17,064 a year after financial aid, admits 76% of applicants and graduates 71% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,064
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
71%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$65,850

PublicSmall city9,277 undergraduates

Cost of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Total cost of attendance (per year)$21,006
Tuition and fees, in-state$10,534
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$20,453
Housing and food (on campus)$9,022
Books and supplies$120
Average net price after aid$17,064

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,261
$30,001–48,000$8,758
$48,001–75,000$11,816
$75,001–110,000$17,804
$110,001+$20,410

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate76%
Average SAT1,220
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)22–27
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate71%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,704
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$65,850
Rank in Wisconsin (earnings)7th of 36 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,500
Typical monthly loan payment$233 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants17%
Students with federal loans42%

Majors and programs at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (48)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions75$76,812$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences91$72,644$18,962
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions45$70,150$25,250
Accounting and Related Services148$66,284$20,500
Physics22$63,488—
Management Information Systems and Services45$62,839$24,500
Insurance—$61,267—
Economics71$59,472$19,250
Finance and Financial Management Services382$59,445$20,500
Chemistry31$56,278$21,875
International Business35$55,000—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology34$52,786—
Mathematics32$52,313—
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology38$51,417$24,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations253$51,237$19,500
Marketing283$50,551$21,600
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions70$49,912$21,462
Public Health111$47,812$21,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas44$46,064$25,343
Sociology62$45,638$22,606
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods259$45,562$23,500
Political Science and Government84$45,394$19,500
Communication and Media Studies151$44,821$20,437
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities115$44,646$21,604
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics76$43,346$23,764
Biology465$43,239$20,750
English Language and Literature63$41,319$22,235
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness390$40,495$20,698
Geography and Cartography23$39,718—
Psychology430$36,476$19,500
History16$36,472—
Archeology52$31,730$16,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft29$26,022—
Computer Engineering4——
Data Analytics11——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies13——
Fine and Studio Arts34—$20,653
Geography and Environmental Studies17——
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics8——
Health and Medical Administrative Services4——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences6——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods———
Music18——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management33—$19,500
Philosophy16——
Physical Sciences———
Public Administration24——
Statistics34——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities66$37,405$12,000

Master's degree programs (19)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Data Science40$122,027—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions123$117,817$37,850
Health and Medical Administrative Services31$92,256—
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions67$69,381$39,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology59$63,085$22,072
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management21$61,955—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods82$56,053$20,338
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas24$54,926—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness53$52,145—
Educational Administration and Supervision58$43,217$15,884
Applied Statistics5——
Biology41——
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Computer Engineering15——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management5——
Management Information Systems and Services8——
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology7——
Public Health———
Special Education and Teaching———

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions—$77,998$55,700

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision18——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions83——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Data Science6——
Educational Administration and Supervision16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater$13,73786%$59,084
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point$14,75792%$54,432
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh$16,49287%$59,275
University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay$12,21189%$56,401
University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie$17,53388%$62,537
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville$15,45189%$66,166
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee$15,62591%$59,268

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About University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

TypePublic four-year university
LocationLa Crosse, WI
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates9,277
Student-to-faculty ratio20 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteuwlax.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's acceptance rate?

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse admits 76% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,220 on the SAT.

How much does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $21,006 a year (tuition and fees: $10,534 in-state, $20,453 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,064 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,261.

How much do University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $65,850 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 7th of 36 similar colleges in Wisconsin. The best-paid bachelor's program is allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions ($76,812 a year after graduation).

What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's graduation rate?

71% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% of first-year students return for a second year.