University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse at a Glance
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About University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
According to Wikipedia, The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is a public university in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Established in 1909, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. With 9,600 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students, UW-La Crosse is composed of four schools and colleges offering 102 undergraduate programs, 31 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs. UW-La Crosse has over 85,000 alumni across all 50 U.S. states and 57 countries.
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,312 | 75% | 87% | 71% | 24 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $10,534 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $9,261 |
| 30K - 48K | $8,758 |
| 48K - 75K | $11,816 |
| 75K - 110K | $17,804 |
| 110K+ | $20,410 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Wisconsin–La Crosse students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $65,850 a year, and 97% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 11,038 | 9,894 | 1,144 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Wisconsin–La Crosse?
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is located at 1725 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601-9959.
How Safe is University of Wisconsin–La Crosse?
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse reported 1.0 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most large partly residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse has a violent crime rate of 0.05% and a property crime rate of 0.05%. La Crosse has a violent crime rate of 0.40% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 3.73%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Known For?
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Physics
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Medical
- Communications
- History
- Literature
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Education
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Engineering
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Wisconsin–La Crosse's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #851 in the U.S. and #3594 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #888 in the U.S. and #5036 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #923 in the U.S. and #4135 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #925 in the U.S. and #4006 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1016 in the U.S. and #3510 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1132 in the U.S. and #4271 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1184 in the U.S. and #3796 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1218 in the U.S. and #3687 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1280 in the U.S. and #4097 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1349 in the U.S. and #5766 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1354 in the U.S. and #5531 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1405 in the U.S. and #4663 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1544 in the U.S. and #4061 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1572 in the U.S. and #5912 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1769 in the U.S. and #7139 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–La Crosse ranks #1929 in the U.S. and #9119 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesWho Are University of Wisconsin–La Crosse's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Medical, Physics, and Literature. Here are some of University of Wisconsin–La Crosse's most famous alumni:
