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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (UW-Eau Claire)
- 105 Garfield Avenue
- Eau Claire, WI 54702
- OPEID College Code: 00391700
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- General Phone: (715) 836-2637
- Chancellor: Brian Levin-Stankevich
- Website: www.uwec.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 10,854
- College Alias: UW-Eau Claire
- College Mascot: Blugolds

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uwec.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,656 | 4,290 | 6,946 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,870 (70%) | 3,191 (74%) | 5,061 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 812 (43%) | 1,214 (38%) | 2,026 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,990 | 98% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 21 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UW-Eau Claire Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 68%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 15% | 15% | 13% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,235 | $3,769 | $2,023 | $1,371 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Number in Default | 37 | 25 | 20 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,054 | 1,987 | 1,859 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,841 | $5,330 | $5,175 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,414 | $12,805 | $15,220 |
| Books and Supplies | $460 | $450 | $400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,828 | $4,444 | $4,266 |
| Other Expenses | $2,672 | $2,814 | $2,670 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,801 | $13,038 | $12,511 |
| Out of State | $21,374 | $20,513 | $22,556 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,301 | $5,780 | $5,575 |
| Out of State | $13,874 | $13,255 | $15,620 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,301 | $5,780 | $5,575 |
| Out of State | $13,874 | $13,255 | $15,620 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,854 Undergraduate: 10,189 Graduate: 665
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,435 Female: 6,419
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,208 Female: 5,981
- Graduate Gender Male: 227 Female: 438
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,531 Part-Time: 1,323
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,426 Part-Time: 763
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 105 Part-Time: 560
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 144 | 1% |
| American Indian | 72 | 0.7% |
| Black | 57 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 311 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 1% |
| White | 10,152 | 94% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 116 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,575 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,766 | 35% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,088 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 547 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 252 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 165 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 227 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 115 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,225 | 954 | 271 |
| Faculty Status | 580 | 439 | 141 |
| Tenured Faculty | 271 | 256 | 15 |
| Graduate Assistants | 41 | - | 41 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 556 | 419 | 137 |
| Primarily Instruction | 538 | 412 | 126 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | - | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 60 | 57 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 276 | 205 | 71 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 333 | 273 | 60 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 155 | 112 | 43 |
| Skilled Crafts | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 130 | 124 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,087 (416) | $59,883 (234) | $53,491 (182) |
| Professor | $69,398 (133) | $70,288 (92) | $67,401 (41) |
| Associate Professor | $57,030 (104) | $57,013 (64) | $57,057 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,999 (104) | $54,368 (50) | $51,732 (54) |
| Instructor | $44,100 (6) | $43,000 (1) | $44,320 (5) |
| Lecturer | $40,731 (69) | $42,068 (27) | $39,872 (42) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,947 (3) | $77,450 (1) | $58,695 (2) |
| Professor | $77,450 (1) | $77,450 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $65,390 (1) | - (-) | $65,390 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,000 (1) | - (-) | $52,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,058 (419) | $59,898 (235) | $53,432 (184) |
| Professor | $69,353 (134) | $70,214 (93) | $67,401 (41) |
| Associate Professor | $56,996 (105) | $57,013 (64) | $56,970 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,900 (105) | $54,368 (50) | $51,565 (55) |
| Instructor | $44,100 (6) | $43,000 (1) | $44,320 (5) |
| Lecturer | $40,731 (69) | $42,068 (27) | $39,872 (42) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 678 | 364 | 314 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 516 | 274 | 242 |
| Basketball | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Football | 100 | 100 | - |
| Golf | 28 | 21 | 7 |
| Gymnastics | 17 | - | 17 |
| Ice Hockey | 48 | 27 | 21 |
| Soccer | 28 | - | 28 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming | 69 | 27 | 42 |
| Tennis | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 102 | 54 | 48 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 100 | 50 | 50 |
| Cross Country | 56 | 23 | 33 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Wrestling | 28 | 28 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,457 | $16,518 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,891 | $2,666 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 108 | 50 | 58 |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Ice Hockey | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Soccer | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Softball | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Swimming | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 60% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 58% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 10% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 49% |
| Hispanic | 55% |
| White | 61% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 18% |
| 5 Years | 52% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 108 | 86 |
| Liquor Related | 184 | 172 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 41 | 28 |
| Liquor Related | 52 | 43 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 5 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
