University of Wisconsin–La Crosse

Overview

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a Comprehensive institution located in La Crosse, WI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI  54601
United States

Contact Mr. Corey Sjoquist
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@uwlax.edu
Phone: 608-785-8939
Fax: 608-785-8940

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Microbiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Information Resources Management
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Health And Wellness, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Archeology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,563

Applied

4,550

Accepted

9,479

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,358

Females Applied

2,821

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,205

Males Applied

1,729

Males Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Essay
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	590	540	635
SAT Math	589	540	635
ACT Composite	24	22	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,585

In-state

16,404

Out-of-state

7,585

In-district

Fees

1,524

Full-time student fees

6,637

Room & board

4,029

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens

Financial Aid

7,823

Avg. Financial Aid Package

7,667

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,349

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,814

Avg. Loan Aid

1,306

Avg. Grant Aid

6,109

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

25%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

9,479

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

18%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.12%
Black or African American	0.62%
White or Caucasian	89.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.09%
Asian	2.06%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	3.29%
Other	0.04%

Gender

Male (42.54%)

Female (57.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	29%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Sample the City, Involvement Fest and Campus Activities Board Events

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Academic, social, religious, volunteer, diversity

Most popular organizations:
Sports and Activities Club, Residential Hall Council, Religious/Spiritual Organizations, Human Diversity Organizations and Departmental/Professional

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

595

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 491

Part-time - 104

Male - 283

Female - 312