University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
tuition & fees
$19,517
graduate tuition & fees
$21,529
acceptance rate
76%
Student Population
10,446
online students
532
Number of Programs
80
Financial Aid Amount
$5,363
Graduation Rate
71%
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a Public, 4 years college located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. UW - La Crosse ranked 3rd in Wisconsin Colleges and 3rd in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 10,446 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. UW - La Crosse's acceptance rate is 75.50% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1725 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601-9959 |
| Phone | 608-785-8000 |
| WEB | www.uwlax.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.uwlax.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.wisconsin.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | www.uwlax.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.shoppingsheet.com/shopping/landing/uwlax |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.uwlax.edu/finaid/military-related/military-education-benefits/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.uwlax.edu/disability-resource-center/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is 75.50% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 43.15%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75.50 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 43.15 % |
Tuition & Fees
UW - La Crosse's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,070 for Wisconsin residents and $19,517 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.42% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,691).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,832 for Wisconsin residents and $21,529 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.46% compared to the last year's rate.
| Wisconsin Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,070 | $19,517 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,832 | $21,529 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 10,446 students have enrolled at UW - La Crosse (2024-2025). Among them, 532 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UW - La Crosse has 9,501 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 945 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 10,446 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,501 |
| Graduate Students | 945 |
| Online Enrollment | 532 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UW - La Crosse offers 80 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 9 out of the 80 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UW - La Crosse
| Number of programs | 80 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 9 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |