University of Wisconsin - River Falls
River Falls, WI · Public
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls admitted 81.7% of applicants university-wide (4,510 of 5,519).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.7% | 4,510 | 5,519 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 2,000 | 2,500 |
| Out-of-state | 78.6% | 550 | 700 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 76.9% | 1,789 | 2,327 |
| Women | 85.2% | 2,721 | 3,192 |
Of 4,510 admitted students, 1,133 enrolled (25.1% yield).
University of Wisconsin - River Falls U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Wisconsin - River Falls U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $29,102/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,470 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $11,632 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $29,102/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $8,472 |
| $30k–48k | $9,014 |
| $48k–75k | $10,796 |
| $75k–110k | $16,578 |
| Over $110k | $18,234 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Provost's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $2,500 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Falcon Merit Scholarship — $1,500 per year (Automatic)
- Chancellor's Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- Foundation Scholarships — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
University of Wisconsin - River Falls requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $54,458
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,500
- At graduation
University of Wisconsin - River Falls · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #393
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (15%), Biological & life sciences (8%), Social sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 53% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Wisconsin - River Falls U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.