University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI · Public · 9,277 undergraduates

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse admitted 76% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 22–27 on the ACT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $17,064 a year. Within six years, 71% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
76%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
ACT middle 50%
22–27

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$21,006 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$17,064 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$9,261 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$10,534 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$20,453 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
71%
Students who return for a second year
87%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$65,850 a year
Median debt at graduation
$20,500

Students

Undergraduates
9,277
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
17%
Student-faculty ratio
20 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
28%
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness and kinesiology
13%
Biological and biomedical sciences
12%
Psychology
10%
Health professions
6%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.