University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,361

2021 Average Net Price

$15,713

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.646%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

77.5%

9,420 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

10,569

86% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.1%

1,521 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a higher education institution located in Eau Claire County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire were General Business Administration & Management (184 degrees awarded), General Psychology (153 degrees), and Registered Nursing (141 degrees).

In 2021, 3,021 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,613 degrees), 23.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is $7,361, which is $−15,823 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is $7,361, which is $−15,823 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,713.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,361

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was $7,361. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is $−15,823 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,713

2021 Value

10.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,713. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire grew by 10.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,475

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was of $8,475 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.15% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 20.4% with respect to 2020, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.646%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was 0.646%, which represents 15 out of the 2321 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received 9,420 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 51.9% annual growth. Out of those 9,420 applicants, 7,297 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.5% acceptance rate.

There were 10,569 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2021.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has an overall enrollment yield of 30.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,297

Accepted Out of 9,420

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was 77.5% (7,297 admissions from 9,420 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 84.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 51.9%, while admissions grew by 39.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had a total enrollment of 10,569 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is 9,088 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,481. This means that 86% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, both undergraduate and graduate, is 86.6% White, 3.78% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Asian, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.2% Black or African American, 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0473% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (54%), followed by White Male (33.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (79.6%), followed by White Male (10.2%) and Asian Male (1.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,569 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is 9,088 and the part-time enrollment is 1,481. This means that 86% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
9,150 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
400 enrolled students
Asian
323 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is 86.6% White, 3.78% Hispanic or Latino, 3.06% Asian, 2.91% Two or More Races, 1.2% Black or African American, 0.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0473% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 25 students (0.237%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 961 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is white (2,613 degrees awarded). There were 23.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (112 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is General Business Administration & Management (184 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (153 degrees) and Registered Nursing (141 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (154 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (39 degrees), and English (97 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Elementary & middle school teachers (212,679 people), Postsecondary teachers (204,022 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (200,023 people), Other managers (171,115 people), and Secondary school teachers (142,184 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 2021 are Language & Linguistics (154 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (39 degrees), English (97 degrees), Physical Sciences (70 degrees), and History (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Surgeons, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Language & Linguistics (154 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (39 degrees), English (97 degrees), Physical Sciences (70 degrees), and History (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Elementary & secondary schools (483,839 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (388,631 people), Legal services (162,023 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (146,650 people), and Computer Systems Design (145,118 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
184 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
153 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
141 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was General Business Administration & Management with 184 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,030

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,991

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,030 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, which is 0.517 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,991).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 158 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 149 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 149 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.943 times less than the 158 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.131% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,613 degrees awarded
Asian
112 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
98 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is white (2,613 degrees awarded). There were 23.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (112 degrees).

0.0993% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,714 degrees awarded
White Male
899 degrees awarded
Asian Female
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is white female (1,714 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (899 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has an endowment valued at nearly $72.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 245k (0.337%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire had a total salary expenditure of 173M. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire employs 156 Professors, 110 Assistant professors and 93 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are Male Professor (96), Female Assistant professor (67), and Female Professor (60).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 164 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 103 employees, and Service with 89 employees.

Endowment

$72.8M

2021 Endowment

42.6%

growth from 2020

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has an endowment valued at about $72.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire grew 42.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.3M - Federal
$351k - State
$144k - Local

As of 2021, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received $4.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $351k from state grants and contracts, and $144k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$76.2M

2021 Salaries

1.87%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire paid a median of $76.2M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($173M) and a 1.87% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$32.6M

Instructional Salaries

440

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire paid a total of $32.6M to 440 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

156 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

164 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire were Professor with 156 employees, Assistant professor with 110 employees, and Associate professor with 93 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 164 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 103 employees, and Service with 89 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire was Male Professor with 96 employees, Female Assistant professor with 67 employees, and Female Professor with 60 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.