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University of Wisconsin-River Falls

#461 in US ranking River Falls, WI
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$20,950
Tuition & fees
$9,436
Avg. aid
$5,527
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82%
ACT range
19–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Median salary
$46,187
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

Homecoming is a recurring UWRF tradition that brings together students and alumni through campus activities and athletics. It offers a different kind of involvement from a regular club meeting: participation can be occasional and open to a wider part of the campus community.

Other reported events include the Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo and the Finals Fest concert. The rodeo reflects the visibility of agriculture and equine interests at UWRF, while Finals Fest provides a music event near the end of a term. Event programs, dates, and admission arrangements can change from year to year, so students should consult the current campus calendar for details.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Wisconsin-River Falls?

UWRF offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational residence options, along with campus dining. Housing is available, but that should not be read as a guarantee of a particular room or building.

Students considering campus housing should review the current residence options, contract dates, application steps, and any rules that apply to first-year students. Meal-plan terms deserve separate attention: the price, number of meals or dining funds, and locations where a plan can be used affect its practical value. Students living off campus should compare rent and groceries with transportation costs rather than treating the on-campus room-and-board figure as their own expected expense.

First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus under the reported housing information, subject to current parking rules. Residence-hall internet access is also reported, though students should check technology and equipment requirements for their courses.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

132

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
18:1
Undergraduates living on campus
45%
Campus size
303 acres

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

Full - time undergraduates only

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Chalmer-Davee Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Wisconsin-River Falls Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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