University of Wisconsin-River Falls
tuition & fees
$17,470
graduate tuition & fees
$20,312
acceptance rate
82%
Student Population
5,243
online students
344
Number of Programs
76
Financial Aid Amount
$5,527
Graduation Rate
57%
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a Public, 4 years college located in River Falls, Wisconsin. UW - River Falls ranked 15th in Wisconsin Colleges and 21st in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 5,243 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. UW - River Falls's acceptance rate is 81.72% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Wisconsin-River Falls and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI 54022-5001 |
| Phone | 715-425-3911 |
| WEB | https://www.uwrf.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.uwrf.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.wisconsin.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | https://students.uwrf.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://students.uwrf.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://students.uwrf.edu/veteranservices |
| Athletic | https://www.uwrf.edu/AboutUs/righttoknow.cfm |
| Disability Service | https://students.uwrf.edu/drc |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-River Falls is 81.72% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 25.12%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81.72 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 25.12 % |
Tuition & Fees
UW - River Falls's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,008 for Wisconsin residents and $17,470 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.45% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,887).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,357 for Wisconsin residents and $20,312 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.97% compared to the last year's rate.
| Wisconsin Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,008 | $17,470 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,357 | $20,312 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,243 students have enrolled at UW - River Falls (2024-2025). Among them, 344 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UW - River Falls has 4,880 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 363 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,243 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,880 |
| Graduate Students | 363 |
| Online Enrollment | 344 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UW - River Falls offers 76 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 8 out of the 76 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 - River Falls
| Number of programs | 76 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 8 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 Doctorate (Research) |
| 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 | ✔ |