# University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

> University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's acceptance rate is 75.5% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 7,067 applicants). It is a public university in La Crosse, WI, with 9,277 students. The average net price after grants is $17,064 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 71%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $65,850.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse-3083
- Location: La Crosse, WI, United States
- Setting: Small city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www.uwlax.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 240329
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 7,067 |
| Admitted | 5,219 |
| Acceptance rate | 75.5% |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 22–27 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $10,534 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,453 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $17,064 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 17.1% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 71% |
| First-year retention rate | 86.5% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $65,850 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 9,277 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the UW-La Crosse acceptance rate for 2026?

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse admitted 75.5% of 7,067 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is UW-La Crosse tuition?

In-state tuition at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is $10,534 and out-of-state tuition is $20,453 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $17,064 a year.

### What is the average net price at UW-La Crosse?

The average net price at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $17,064 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at UW-La Crosse?

71% of first-time, full-time students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is UW-La Crosse the same as University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?

Yes. UW-La Crosse is the common short name for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to UW-La Crosse?

The closest matches are UW-Eau Claire, UW-Whitewater, and GVSU, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

- [UW-La Crosse Tuition & Financial Aid 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse-3083/financial)
- [UW-La Crosse Rankings by Major 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse-3083/rankings)
- [UW-La Crosse Outcomes: Earnings by Major](https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse-3083/outcomes)
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- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?240329)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240329)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-wisconsin-la-crosse-3083. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.