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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Sam Pierce
Assistant Director of Admissions
Assistant Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone
608-785-8939
Email
admissions@uwlax.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
The Student Union
Murphy Library
Centennial Hall
The Recreational Eagle Center
Whitney Center
The 128 acre campus has 35 buildings, including 20 used for instruction, academic support and administrative purposes; 10 residence halls and three student centers.
Murphy Library
Centennial Hall
The Recreational Eagle Center
Whitney Center
The 128 acre campus has 35 buildings, including 20 used for instruction, academic support and administrative purposes; 10 residence halls and three student centers.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Grandad Bluff
Mississippi River/Riverside Park
River Cruises
Hixon Forest Hiking Trails
Historic Shopping and Entertainment District (downtown)
The campus is in a residential neighborhood in the City of La Crosse (city population ~52,000; metropolitan area pop. 107,000). A major point of interest on the "Great River Road" that winds north and south through 10 states along the Mississipi River, La Crosse is on the east bank of the river below towering bluffs separated by steep-walled ravines known as coulees. The 7 Rivers Region is famous for its exceptional natural beauty. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide a year-round invitation to those who enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing, hunting, fishing, skating, riding, camping and hiking. The community is at the western end of a statewide network of bicycle trails.
Mississippi River/Riverside Park
River Cruises
Hixon Forest Hiking Trails
Historic Shopping and Entertainment District (downtown)
The campus is in a residential neighborhood in the City of La Crosse (city population ~52,000; metropolitan area pop. 107,000). A major point of interest on the "Great River Road" that winds north and south through 10 states along the Mississipi River, La Crosse is on the east bank of the river below towering bluffs separated by steep-walled ravines known as coulees. The 7 Rivers Region is famous for its exceptional natural beauty. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide a year-round invitation to those who enjoy outdoor activities such as skiing, hunting, fishing, skating, riding, camping and hiking. The community is at the western end of a statewide network of bicycle trails.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11:00 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Select dates and Campus Close-Up programs
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@uwlax.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Academic Department of interest.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
La Crosse is on direct transportation routes between Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison and Minneapolis-St. Paul. It is served by Amtrack (Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul line) and bus lines. Scenic highways (Interstate 90 in particular) connect La Crosse with Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, Rochester and the Twin Cities. American Eagle and Delta airlines provide regular passenger service to major midwestern air terminals. Local transit is available via the MTU and Apple Trolley between La Crescent, MN and La Crosse.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the west:
Exit Interstate I-90 at Onalaska Highway 157 (Exit 4). Turn right on Highway 157 and then right again onto Highway 16. Drive 3.5 miles and turn right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
From the north:
Highways 61 on the Minnesota side of the Mississippi and 53 on the Wisconsin side join Interstate I-90.
If traveling south on Highway 61, go east on I-90 to Highway 157 (Exit 4). Turn right onto Highway 157 and then right again onto Highway 16. Drive 3.5 miles and turn right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
If traveling south on Highway 53 (go over I-90 at Exit 4). Follow Highway 157 to Highway 16. Turn right on Highway 16. Drive 3.5 miles and turn right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
From the east:
Travelers heading west to La Crosse on Interstate I-90 exit at Onalaska-La Crosse Highway 16 (Exit 5). Turn left onto Highway 16. Drive 4.8 miles and right on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
From the south:
Highway 14, 61, and 35 enter the city on the south. Follow the green "UW-La Crosse" signs north on Losey Boulevard to Highway 16 (3.0 miles). Turn left on La Crosse Street and then left on East Avenue to campus.
Local Accommodations
There are many hotel/motel accommodations available in the area. Downtown La Crosse features the Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Home2 Suites, Fairfield Inn & Suites, The Charmant Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites, and the Radisson Hotel. Close by on the north side of La Crosse is the Best Western, Candlewood Suites, Brookstone Inn, Days Inn, Motel 6, and Super 8, Econo Lodge, Settle Inn, and AmericInn. The Valley View Mall/Onalaska area includes Baymont Inn, Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Microtel.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 6,048
Acceptance Rate: 78%
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 620
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
550 - 630
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
23 - 27
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
625
with Terminal Degree
441
319
Women
306
Men
77
Minority
23
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
68%
Graduate in 6 years
71%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Microbiology, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Health Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Community Health and Preventive Medicine.
Health and Wellness, General.
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist.
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Archeology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Jason Church
Veteran, purple heart recipient, NCAA Inspiration Award
Andrew Rock
Olympic gold medalist
Captain Christopher Sund
Commanding Officer, Naval Base Coronado
James Van Tassel
Inventor of hand-held calculator
Truman T. Lowe
Internationally known artist
Sandra Lee
International television star, author
Bill Miller
Three time Grammy award winner
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
42%
Graduate in 5 years
68%
Graduate in 6 years
71%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,540
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,363
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,181
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
67%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,706
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
9,676
Foreign Countries Represented
23
Demographics
2.07%
Asian
3.31%
Hispanic
89.57%
Caucasian
56% female
44% male
17% are out of state
94% are full time
6% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
35%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
97%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
62/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
International Student
Theme Housing
International Student
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
ACCESS Center
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Andrew Oliver
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
237
Number of Honor Societies
16
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
9
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
5% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Eagles)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Eagles)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Health
LGBT Support Groups: www.uwlax.edu/pride-center/
Minority Support Groups: www.uwlax.edu/multicultural-student-services/
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
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