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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Most applicants get into University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — 82.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire sits in Eau Claire proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $106,724 four years out. Faculty pay averages $109,884 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 8,895 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 21 and 27 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's submitters' middle half scored 21–27 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire received 10,315 applications and admitted 7,848 (76.1%), with 2,163 enrolling.
How University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire compares
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82.3% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,642 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $58,561 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student earns $58,561 — 6% above the Wisconsin median of $55,452 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire prices by residency: $9,642 in-state versus $19,228 out-of-state — a $9,586 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire enrolls 8,895 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
63.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $106,724 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $90,193 |
| Physics | $87,033 |
| Mathematics | $83,027 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $83,018 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $80,564 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,912 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $75,724 |
| Marketing | $70,891 |
| International Business | $70,219 |
| Economics | $69,435 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,606 |
| Chemistry | $66,246 |
| Public Health | $63,016 |
| Biology, General | $59,937 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,762 |
| Psychology, General | $58,458 |
| Geography and Cartography | $58,129 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,043 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,862 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $56,739 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $54,074 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,957 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,907 |
| Social Work | $52,461 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,316 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,458 |
| Journalism | $48,173 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,877 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,473 |
| Music | $47,079 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,075 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $42,995 |
| History | $42,806 |
| Sociology | $36,421 |
Median earnings for these 35 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $58,561 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 16 additional University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's submitters earned ACT composites of 21–27; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's acceptance rate?
76.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,848 admitted from 10,315 applicants.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire cost?
In-state tuition is $9,642; out-of-state students pay $19,228. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $58,561 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse — 75.5% admitted
- Wisconsin Lutheran College — 78.2% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside — 75.4% admitted
- Viterbo University — 72.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.