University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,585

2021 Average Net Price

$12,904

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.531%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.9%

7,067 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

10,337

89.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

73%

1,510 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a higher education institution located in La Crosse County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse were General Biological Sciences (239 degrees awarded), General Psychology (204 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (186 degrees).

In 2021, 2,715 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,440 degrees), 29.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $7,585, which is $−15,599 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $7,585, which is $−15,599 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,904.

In 2021, 58% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,585

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was $7,585. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $−15,599 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,904

2021 Value

4.89%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,904. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse grew by 4.89%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,594

Room and Board

$120

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was of $6,594 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $120. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 38.1% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.531%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was 0.531%, which represents 12 out of the 2262 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received 7,067 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 13.7% annual growth. Out of those 7,067 applicants, 5,219 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.9% acceptance rate.

There were 10,337 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2021.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has an overall enrollment yield of 42.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,219

Accepted Out of 7,067

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was 73.9% (5,219 admissions from 7,067 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 13.7%, while admissions grew by 11.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse had a total enrollment of 10,337 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is 9,212 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,125. This means that 89.1% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.8% White, 3.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.42% Asian, 0.687% Black or African American, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0484% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.1%), followed by White Male (37.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.27%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.8%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Asian Female (2.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,337 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is 9,212 and the part-time enrollment is 1,125. This means that 89.1% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Wisconsin-La Crosse had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
9,179 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
402 enrolled students
Two or More Races
311 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is 88.8% White, 3.89% Hispanic or Latino, 3.01% Two or More Races, 2.42% Asian, 0.687% Black or African American, 0.193% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0484% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 28 students (0.271%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 449 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is white (2,440 degrees awarded). There were 29.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is General Biological Sciences (239 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (204 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (186 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (252 degrees awarded), Biology (319 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (51 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,788,127 people), Secondary school teachers (489,457 people), Physicians (443,717 people), Education administrators (321,955 people), and Postsecondary teachers (276,719 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (252 degrees awarded), Biology (319 degrees), Language & Linguistics (51 degrees), Psychology (228 degrees), and EDUCATION. (333 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are Surgeons, Physicians, Sales engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (252 degrees awarded), Biology (319 degrees), Language & Linguistics (51 degrees), Psychology (228 degrees), and EDUCATION. (333 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are Elementary & secondary schools (3,166,534 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (740,461 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (643,565 people), Outpatient care centers (280,983 people), and Offices of physicians (252,467 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Most Common (2021)

General Biological Sciences
239 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
204 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
186 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was General Biological Sciences with 239 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,133

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,582

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,133 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, which is 0.716 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,582).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 130 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in General Finance, which is 3.94 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 177 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in General Psychology, which is 6.56 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.728% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,440 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
72 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is white (2,440 degrees awarded). There were 29.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (83 degrees).

0.0368% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,448 degrees awarded
White Male
992 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is white female (1,448 degrees awarded). There were 1.46 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (992 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has an endowment valued at nearly $38.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.54M (4.05%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse had a total salary expenditure of 159M. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse employs 129 Assistant professors, 126 Associate professors and 114 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are Female Assistant professor (69), Female Associate professor (66), and Female Lecturer (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse are: Service, with 127 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 114 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees.

Endowment

$38.1M

2021 Endowment

15.9%

growth from 2020

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has an endowment valued at about $38.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse grew 15.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$20.9M - Federal
$109k - State
$134k - Local

As of 2021, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse received $20.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $109k from state grants and contracts, and $134k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$71.8M

2021 Salaries

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse paid a median of $71.8M in salaries, which represents 45.2% of their overall expenditure ($159M) and a 2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.2M

Instructional Salaries

475

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse paid a total of $33.2M to 475 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

129 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

127 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse were Assistant professor with 129 employees, Associate professor with 126 employees, and Lecturer with 114 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse were Service with 127 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 114 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was Female Assistant professor with 69 employees, Female Associate professor with 66 employees, and Female Lecturer with 61 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.