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The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, also referred to as UW–La Crosse, is a public university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. UW–La Crosse offers more than 80 undergraduate programs in over 40 disciplines and more than 25 graduate programs in over five disciplines. The university is organized into the following academic units:
The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse fields both men’s and women’s sports teams that participate in a variety of sports. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Eagles. They compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at UW La Crosse include science and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
The most successful professors at UW La Crosse are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 9,994 students study at the school (in 2007).
Very few students at UW La Crosse attend part-time. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
1725 State St
La Crosse, WI 54601-9959
General Phone: (608) 785-8000
http://www.uwlax.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 456 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, health teaching, social studies teaching, college student counseling, science teaching, reading teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 362 | exercise science, parks and recreation management, rehabilitation, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Business And Management | 336 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting, MIS, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 243 | political science, sociology, English, Spanish language, geography, history, economics, French language, ... |
| Science | 228 | biology, physics, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 183 | psychology, physical therapy, school psychology |
| Media | 77 | communication studies |
| Medical Administration | 31 | community health |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer and info science, software engineering |
| Medical Support And Technology | 27 | clinical lab tech, physician assistant |
| Art Studies | 24 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | public administration |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics |
| Music | 16 | music |
| Engineering | 15 | archeology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for UW La Crosse in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,530 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 557 | 14 |
In 2007, UW La Crosse had a total enrollment of 9,994 students (9,102 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 81% |
| Minnesota | 13% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
UW La Crosse offers campus housing for 2,871 of its 9,102 (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 | 6,368 | 4,377 | 69% | 1,752 | 40% |
| Men | 2,480 | 1,580 | 64% | 654 | 41% |
| Women | 3,888 | 2,797 | 72% | 1,098 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 |
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 | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,851 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,423 |
| Room and board | $ 5,130 |
| Room charge | $ 2,930 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,710 |
Financial Aid:
UW La Crosse participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 391900)
UW La Crosse has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 151 | 69 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 47 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | 2 | * | 5 | $78,689 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $78,466 | 6 | $81,760 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 76 | $76,539 | 26 | $69,570 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 61 | $60,470 | 37 | $53,109 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $53,481 | 37 | $50,066 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 42 | $41,021 | 36 | $37,697 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 225 | $60,839 | 136 | $51,348 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
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
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
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% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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