 |
|
|
|
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a liberal arts undergraduate and graduate university located in River Falls, Wisconsin. It was established in 1874 as the River Falls Normal School and is currently a member of the University of Wisconsin System. The campus contains more than 30 buildings and is spread across an area of more than 220 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
UW-River Falls sponsors more than 15 varsity sports for men and women. Each team competes in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference of the NCAA's Division III. UWRF's sports teams are nicknamed the Falcons.
In collaboration with UW-River Falls and other UW campuses, The University of Wisconsin-Extension offers an online Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Management program. Read an exclusive interview with the Student Service's director of this online green degree program.
UW River Falls can be found in River Falls, WI (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at UW River Falls.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, media, landscaping and horticulture, animal science and care, and conservation and resource management.
UW River Falls does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 6,452 students were enrolled in UW River Falls.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. UW River Falls student athletes compete in Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin River Falls
410 S 3rd St
River Falls, WI 54022
General Phone: (715) 425-3913
http://www.uwrf.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 293 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, school counseling, agricultural teaching, music teaching, ESL instruction, reading teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 178 | business management, accounting, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 168 | sociology, English, history, foreign language and literature, social services, political science, international studies, geography, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 122 | psychology, communication disorders, school psychology |
| Media | 111 | public relations and advertising, communication studies, journalism |
| Science | 82 | biology, physics, chemistry, biotechnology, biological and physical sciences, geology |
| Animal Science and Care | 72 | animal science, dairy science |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 49 | agriculture, agricultural operations, agricultural mechanization, food science |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 42 | horticultural science, agronomy |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 32 | conservation, environmental science, land use planning |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies |
| Family and Social Work | 21 | social work |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for UW River Falls in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,079 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 160 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, UW River Falls had a total enrollment of 6,452 students (5,924 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 49% |
| Wisconsin | 49% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 86 % |
UW River Falls offers campus housing for 2,344 of its 5,924 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of River Falls, 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 | 2,886 | 2,630 | 91% | 1,287 | 49% |
| Men | 1,224 | 1,083 | 88% | 537 | 50% |
| Women | 1,662 | 1,547 | 93% | 750 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
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 | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,793 |
| Room and board | $ 5,106 |
| Room charge | $ 3,084 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,022 |
| Books and supplies | $ 330 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,450 |
Financial Aid:
UW River Falls participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 392300)
UW River Falls has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 112 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $81,063 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $72,286 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 79 | $71,285 | 33 | $68,363 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 27 | $58,650 | 18 | $59,646 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $50,618 | 35 | $52,655 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $42,411 | 15 | $42,526 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 135 | $64,075 | 101 | $57,529 |
*: 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 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
Dairy Science
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Land Use Planning and Management/Development
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UW River Falls Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to UW River Falls.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at UW River Falls with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To UW River Falls(What are QuickSchools?)
Mathematics
Conservation And Resource Management
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
