University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1916Small citySEVP certified

About

The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (UW–Eau Claire, UWEC or simply Eau Claire) is a public university in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's and master's degrees. As of 2024, the university had an enrollment of approximately 9,500 students. The campus consists of 28 major buildings spanning 333 acres (135 ha). An additional 168 acres (68 ha) of forested land is used for environmental research. UWEC is situated on the Chippewa River. The university is affiliated with the NCAA's Division III and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The student body's mascot is Blu the Blugold.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$20,272
Estimated total for international students: US$32,021
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$10,207
Total cost for in-state students: US$21,956

Net price calculatoruwec.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 8,895
Graduate students: 698
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 19 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 82%
ACT: 22–27

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 62%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$62,438

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (111)

Bachelor's degrees53 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business ServicesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryInternational BusinessJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematicsMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees10 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesData ScienceEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degrees1 subject

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate certificates42 subjects

American Sign LanguageAnthropologyArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Corporate CommunicationsCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClassical and Ancient StudiesCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature/Letters, OtherEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHistoryInternational BusinessJournalismManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMaterials SciencesMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySoutheast Asian and Australasian/Pacific Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSpecial Education and TeachingSustainability StudiesTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, Other

Graduate certificates3 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsData ScienceSpecial Education and Teaching

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.