Education
Ranked #69 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas · 83 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $54,043
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $18,541
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
University of Wisconsin-River Falls acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 81.7% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 3,392 of 3,933 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: ACT 19–26. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 4,205
Larger than 74% of colleges
National median 1,603
University of Wisconsin-River FallsMiddle half of collegesNational median
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls admitted 81.7% of 3,933 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants3,933
81.7% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted3,392
29.3% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)995
Middle 50% test scores
- ACT Composite
- 19–26
- 136
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- 19–26
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$14,703
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,436
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $18,321
- Average net price
- $14,703
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 24.1%
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58%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
76.5%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$56,914
Former students who received federal aid
Where University of Wisconsin-River Falls ranks
- #69Best colleges for educationof 521 ranked
- #173Best colleges for biologyof 680 ranked
- #188Best colleges for psychologyof 814 ranked
Programs at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where University of Wisconsin-River Falls is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Biology
Ranked #173 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 85 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $60,875
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Psychology
Ranked #188 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 52 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $53,242
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $19,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Accounting
Ranked #201 of 408 for valueAccounting and Related Services · 27 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $73,583
- Ranked-college median: $76,108
- Median debt
- $19,300
- Ranked-college median: $20,500
Communications
Ranked #249 of 388 for valueCommunication and Media Studies · 34 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $51,148
- Ranked-college median: $56,130
- Median debt
- $19,875
- Ranked-college median: $19,593
Business
Ranked #311 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 105 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $65,509
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $19,700
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
4,205
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Master's university
A College or University that also has a medium number of Master’s Degree programs.
Colleges like University of Wisconsin-River Falls
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI, United States
- Public
- Master's university
Distant town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major citySaint Paul, MN · about 24 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- uwrf.edu
Colleges nearby
University of Wisconsin-Stout34.1 miMenomonie- Chippewa Valley Technical College54.9 miEau Claire
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire55.1 miEau Claire
Northwood Technical College70.7 miShell Lake
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College96.9 miHayward
Western Technical College-Wisconsin98.9 miLa Crosse
Colleges nearby
- University of Wisconsin-Stout34 mi from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
- Chippewa Valley Technical College55 mi from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire55 mi from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
- Northwood Technical College71 mi from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $14,703 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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Compare with University of Wisconsin-PlattevilleFrequently asked questions
What is the UW-River Falls acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Wisconsin-River Falls admitted 81.7% of 3,933 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-River Falls tuition?
In-state tuition at University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $9,436 and out-of-state tuition is $18,321 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $14,703 a year.
What is the average net price at UW-River Falls?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $14,703 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-River Falls?
58% of first-time, full-time students at University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
Is UW-River Falls the same as University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
Yes. UW-River Falls is the common short name for University of Wisconsin-River Falls, 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-River Falls?
The closest matches are UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Eau Claire, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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