Campus Profile
- City
- La Crosse
- Type
- 4-year
- Campus Website
- UW-La Crosse Website
Around Campus
UW-La Crosse Virtual Tour
Hoeschler Tower at UW-La Crosse
Student Union at UW-La Crosse
Enrollment
- Total Enrollment
- 10,624
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 9,737
- Graduate Enrollment
- 887
Admissions
- Admissions Office Website
- UW-La Crosse Admissions
- High School Requirements
Specific Credit Requirements Credits Subjects 4 English
3 Mathematics: algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra.
3 Natural Science: at least two credits from biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, or advanced courses in these disciplines.
3 Social Science/History
4 Electives: chosen from the above areas, foreign language, fine arts, computer science, and other academic areas.
Applicants are encouraged to select courses beyond the minimum. Students completing rigorous courses, including senior year, will be stronger candidates for admission.
Average Applicant Credit Preparation (21 Total Credits) Credits Subjects 4 English
4 Mathematics
4 Natural Science
4 Social Science/History
3 Foreign Language
2 Additional Academic Credits
- Admission Guidelines
While academic preparation is the primary criterion used in the admission review process, nonacademic secondary factors may contribute to the strength of an application. These may include qualities such as demonstrated leadership, extracurricular involvement, special talent, personal statement, recommendations, and/or adding a diverse dimension to our campus community.
The following is a general profile of our admitted freshmen for fall 2017. They are the middle 50% range, so 25% of admitted freshmen are above this range and 25% are below.
Profile of Admitted Students Criteria Middle 50%
Class rank 69th–90th percentile
ACT composite 23–26
Official ACT/SAT score reports must be received directly from the testing agency for review of an application.
- Priority Deadline
- February 1, 2018
- Statement 1
- How will your life experiences, commitments, and/or characteristics enrich the UWL campus community?
- Statement 2
Please respond to one of the following: 1) Tell us about any circumstances that may have had an impact on your academic performance. 2) Tell us why you are interested in attending the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
- Accept ACT/SAT Score on Official High School Transcript
- No,
- Application Fee
- $50.00
- Letter of Recommendation Required?
- No
Academic Programs
UW-La Crosse offers a variety of majors, minors, certificates, and graduate programs. Learn more about UW-La Crosse’s academic offerings.
College Costs
- In-State Tuition and Fees (annual)
- $9,096.00
- Out-of-State Tuition (annual)
- $17,766.00
- Minnesota Reciprocity Tuition (annual)
- $9,096.00
- Campus Scholarship Links
- UW-La Crosse Scholarship Information
- FAFSA Priority Filing Date
- February 1
Living on Campus
- Residence Life & Housing Website
- UW-La Crosse Housing
- Meal Plan Website
- UW-La Crosse Meal Plan
- Room Cost (Annual)
- $3,750.00
- Meal Plan Cost (Annual)
- $2,456.00
Tours
Tours are held Monday-Friday at 11:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. while classes are in session. During the summer session, tours are at 11:00 a.m., Monday-Friday.
Campus Close Up Day is April 27, 2018. Register for a tour or Campus Close Up Day at UW-La Crosse’s website.
Student Services Links
Athletics
- Division III
- UW-La Crosse Athletics