University of Wisconsin–River Falls
University of Wisconsin–River Falls at a Glance
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About University of Wisconsin–River Falls
According to Wikipedia, The University of Wisconsin–River Falls is a public university in River Falls, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. The campus is situated on the Kinnickinnic River in the St. Croix River Valley. The university has 32 major buildings and two laboratory farms, with a total of of land.
University of Wisconsin–River Falls Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,903 | 82% | 76% | 58% | 22 |
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–River Falls Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $9,436 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $9,442 |
| 30K - 48K | $8,918 |
| 48K - 75K | $10,692 |
| 75K - 110K | $17,054 |
| 110K+ | $19,557 |
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–River Falls Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Wisconsin–River Falls students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $56,914 a year, and 95% 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–River Falls's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 5,682 | 5,146 | 536 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Wisconsin–River Falls?
University of Wisconsin–River Falls is located at 410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI 54022-5001.
How Safe is University of Wisconsin–River Falls?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, University of Wisconsin–River Falls publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. 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–River Falls has a violent crime rate of 0.27% and a property crime rate of 0.06%. River Falls has a violent crime rate of 0.13% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 0.87%. 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–River Falls Known For?
University of Wisconsin–River Falls is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Computer Science
- Physics
- Biology
- Social Work
- Economics
- Literature
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering
- Communications
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Education
- Sociology
- Business
- Medical
University of Wisconsin–River Falls's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Wisconsin–River Falls'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–River Falls ranks #937 in the U.S. and #4183 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1047 in the U.S. and #4256 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1122 in the U.S. and #4651 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1273 in the U.S. and #3080 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1362 in the U.S. and #6675 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1370 in the U.S. and #4157 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1540 in the U.S. and #5475 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1597 in the U.S. and #8034 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1723 in the U.S. and #6407 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1727 in the U.S. and #6488 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1840 in the U.S. and #6694 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1874 in the U.S. and #6069 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #1938 in the U.S. and #8211 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #2020 in the U.S. and #5357 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #2191 in the U.S. and #8201 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #2220 in the U.S. and #6530 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #2461 in the U.S. and #8800 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls ranks #2769 in the U.S. and #9859 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesWho Are University of Wisconsin–River Falls's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Wisconsin–River Falls's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Computer Science. Here are some of University of Wisconsin–River Falls's most famous alumni:
