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About University of Wisconsin-River Falls

public masters universityagriculture and education focusaccessible admissionspre-med programs

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public university in River Falls, WI, known for its public masters university, agriculture and education focus, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 84%, UW River Falls is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,014 students each year. UW River Falls is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. UW River Falls offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $4,731 per year; the sticker price of $26,469 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-River Falls acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

84%
Overall Accept Rate
22
Median Admitted ACT
ACTScore range: 18 – 25

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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Application Strategy
UWRF has strong agriculture and animal science programs that are a genuine point of pride for the school. If any of your interests connect to those fields, even loosely, mention that connection in your application materials to show you have a real reason for choosing River Falls over other UW campuses.
Demonstrated Interest
River Falls is a small city near the Twin Cities metro, and UWRF actively hosts campus visit events and open houses. Attending one in person or registering for a virtual session signals genuine interest and gives you specific details to reference if you write any optional essays.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Wisconsin-River Falls actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$26k/yr$8.5k
30k-48k~$26k/yr$9.0k
48k-75k~$26k/yr$10.8k
75k-110k~$26k/yr$16.6k
110k+~$26k/yr$18.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$47k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,484
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

85%White
5%Hispanic
2%Asian
2%Two or More Races
2%Black / African American
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender38% Men · 62% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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