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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (UW-L)
- 1725 State St
- La Crosse, WI 54601
- OPEID College Code: 00391900
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- General Phone: (608) 785-8000
- Chancellor: Joe Gow
- Website: www.uwlax.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 9,994
- College Alias: UW-L
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
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UW-L Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uwlax.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
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,480 | 3,888 | 6,368 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,580 (64%) | 2,797 (72%) | 4,377 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 654 (41%) | 1,098 (39%) | 1,752 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,721 | 98% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 27 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UW-L Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 56% | 15% | 17% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,683 | $3,547 | $1,970 | $1,412 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,398 | 2,286 | 1,915 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,851 | $5,398 | $5,225 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,423 | $12,873 | $15,271 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,130 | $4,970 | $4,770 |
| Other Expenses | $2,710 | $2,730 | $2,690 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,991 | $13,398 | $12,985 |
| Out of State | $21,563 | $20,873 | $23,031 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,151 | $5,698 | $5,525 |
| Out of State | $13,723 | $13,173 | $15,571 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,151 | $5,698 | $5,525 |
| Out of State | $13,723 | $13,173 | $15,571 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,994 Undergraduate: 8,547 Graduate: 1,447
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,034 Female: 5,960
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,566 Female: 4,981
- Graduate Gender Male: 468 Female: 979
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,570 Part-Time: 1,424
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,137 Part-Time: 410
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 433 Part-Time: 1,014
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 288 | 3% |
| American Indian | 64 | 0.6% |
| Black | 101 | 1% |
| Asian | 305 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 1% |
| White | 9,100 | 91% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 49 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,222 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,216 | 32% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,967 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 786 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 297 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 137 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 196 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 117 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,039 | 835 | 204 |
| Faculty Status | 478 | 397 | 81 |
| Tenured Faculty | 240 | 238 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 124 | - | 124 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 457 | 376 | 81 |
| Primarily Instruction | 447 | 367 | 80 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 2 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 4 | 4 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 61 | 59 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 261 | 174 | 87 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 260 | 226 | 34 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 104 | 80 | 24 |
| Skilled Crafts | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 120 | 113 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,263 (361) | $60,839 (225) | $51,348 (136) |
| Professor | $74,763 (102) | $76,539 (76) | $69,570 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $57,691 (98) | $60,470 (61) | $53,109 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,959 (83) | $53,481 (46) | $50,066 (37) |
| Lecturer | $39,487 (78) | $41,021 (42) | $37,697 (36) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,662 (9) | $78,466 (3) | $81,760 (6) |
| Professor | $99,022 (1) | $99,022 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $97,116 (1) | - (-) | $97,116 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $75,688 (7) | $68,188 (2) | $78,689 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,476 (370) | $60,883 (228) | $52,005 (142) |
| Professor | $74,823 (103) | $76,597 (77) | $69,570 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $57,911 (99) | $60,470 (61) | $53,802 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,734 (90) | $53,578 (48) | $51,771 (42) |
| Lecturer | $39,487 (78) | $41,021 (42) | $37,697 (36) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 693 | 351 | 342 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 417 | 222 | 195 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 38 | 19 | 19 |
| Football | 99 | 99 | - |
| Gymnastics | 18 | - | 18 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 71 | 30 | 41 |
| Tennis | 24 | 11 | 13 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 133 | 55 | 78 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 125 | 55 | 70 |
| Cross Country | 67 | 24 | 43 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Wrestling | 28 | 28 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $17,673 | $15,359 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,378 | $4,074 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 100 | 57 | 43 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Gymnastics | 6 | - | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 14 | 10 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Cross Country | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 67% |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 11% |
| American Indian | 56% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 48% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 67% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 58% |
| 6 Years | 66% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 29 | 38 |
| Liquor Related | 278 | 318 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 20 |
| Liquor Related | 49 | 49 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 3 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
