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UW Eau Claire is found in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Eau Claire is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at UW Eau Claire.
The school is known for its programs in music, mathematics, media, and art studies.
Admission to UW Eau Claire is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 10,688 in 2005 at UW Eau Claire.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. UW Eau Claire offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Park and Garfield
Eau Claire, WI 54701
General Phone: (715) 836-2637
Admissions Phone: (715) 836-5415
Financial Aid Phone: (715) 836-3373
http://www.uwec.edu
UW Eau Claire awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 489 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 266 | English, political science, history, Spanish language, geography, economics, sociology, liberal arts and humanities, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 235 | elementary school teaching, special ed, teacher education, social studies teaching, teacher education and development, science teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 164 | psychology, communication disorders, educational psychology, music therapy |
| Science | 149 | biology, geology, molecular biology, chemistry, chemistry courses, physics |
| Media | 147 | mass communication, communication studies, journalism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 133 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 80 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Art Studies | 70 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 54 | social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | computer and info science |
| Music | 37 | music |
| Mathematics | 31 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 21 | community health, health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for UW Eau Claire in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,849 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 138 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, UW Eau Claire had a total enrollment of 10,688 students (9,964 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 74% |
| Minnesota | 25% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
UW Eau Claire offers campus housing for 3,628 of its 9,964 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Eau Claire, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,806 | 4,786 | 70% | 2,033 | 42% |
| Men | 2,599 | 1,732 | 67% | 781 | 45% |
| Women | 4,207 | 3,054 | 73% | 1,252 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (715) 836-5415
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,175 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,220 |
| Room and board | $ 4,266 |
| Room charge | $ 2,540 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,726 |
| Books and supplies | $ 400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,670 |
Financial Aid:
UW Eau Claire participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 391700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (715) 836-3373
UW Eau Claire has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $59,554 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $50,345 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $62,307 | 9 | $55,524 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 102 | $67,236 | 38 | $63,548 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 63 | $54,757 | 44 | $55,374 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 63 | $48,230 | 45 | $45,740 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $40,434 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 16 | $39,588 | 34 | $38,265 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 244 | $57,294 | 166 | $50,679 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UW Eau Claire Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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