Campus of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

    Also known as UW-Eau Claire

    Eau Claire, WI, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division III

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    Affordable

    Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.

    Average net price $16,133 a year after aid

    Athletics

    NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.

    1. D-INCAA Division I
    2. D-IINCAA Division II
    3. D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
    4. NAIANAIA
    5. NJCAANJCAA

    Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.

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