University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Founded 1916
President James Schmidt (Chancellor)
Fees USD 9,361
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
UW-Eau Claire is a public university founded in 1916 in Eau Claire, consistently ranked #1 among regional universities in the Midwest by US News. Enrolling 10,000 students on the scenic Chippewa River, UWEC is known for nursing, business, education, and social work programs with exceptional undergraduate research opportunities.
Colleges
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences — One of Wisconsin’s top nursing programs; CCNE-accredited
- College of Business — AACSB-accredited; strong accounting and finance
- College of Education and Human Sciences — Teacher preparation for Western Wisconsin
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~82% | In-State Tuition: ~$9,361