UW La Crosse can be found in La Crosse, Wisconsin (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at UW La Crosse.
The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at UW La Crosse are in science, physical science, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way UW La Crosse works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 9,397 students were enrolled in the school.
UW La Crosse student athletes compete in Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin - La Crosse
1725 State St
La Crosse, WI 54601-9959
General Phone: (608) 785-8000
Admissions Phone: (608) 785-8067
Financial Aid Phone: (608) 785-8604
http://www.uwlax.edu
UW La Crosse awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 496 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, health teaching, college student counseling, social studies teaching, science teaching, special ed, reading teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 387 | exercise science, parks and recreation management, rehabilitation, recreational therapy, occupational therapy |
| Business And Management | 326 | finance, business management, marketing, accounting, MIS, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 278 | sociology, political science, English, Spanish language, history, geography, economics, German language, ... |
| Science | 183 | biology, microbiology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 161 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology |
| Media | 88 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 25 | art studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 21 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Music | 18 | music |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | community health |
| Engineering | 16 | archeology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science, software engineering |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | philosophy |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | public administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for UW La Crosse in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,533 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 545 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2005, UW La Crosse had a total enrollment of 9,397 students (8,604 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 | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 82% |
| Minnesota | 14% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
UW La Crosse offers campus housing for 2,605 of its 8,604 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of La Crosse, 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 | 5,830 | 3,724 | 64% | 1,546 | 42% |
| Men | 2,255 | 1,276 | 57% | 583 | 46% |
| Women | 3,575 | 2,448 | 68% | 963 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| 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: (608) 785-8067
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,225 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,271 |
| Room and board | $ 4,770 |
| Room charge | $ 2,720 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,050 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,690 |
Financial Aid:
UW La Crosse participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 391900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (608) 785-8604
UW La Crosse 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 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $61,751 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $84,828 | 5 | $69,645 |
*: 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 | 69 | $74,040 | 20 | $67,863 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $59,041 | 33 | $53,231 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 54 | $48,703 | 48 | $46,307 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 27 | $39,274 | 32 | $37,496 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 217 | $58,778 | 133 | $49,146 |
*: 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
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
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
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Microbiology, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UW La Crosse Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (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
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member
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