Founded in 1916, UW-Eau Claire continues to build its national reputation based on the achievements of its students and faculty. As one of the Midwest’s top public universities, UW-Eau Claire provides students with small classes led by talented professors, cutting-edge programs, hands-on research and life-enhancing study abroad opportunities. Add to that a safe and friendly campus community and beautiful surroundings (from rivers and bike trails to shopping and entertainment), and you’ve got one exceptional place.
Fast facts
Location: Eau Claire, Wis.;
city pop. 65,000+, metro. pop. 151,000
Campus: 28 major buildings, 333 acres and one beautiful river
Walk across campus: About 10 minutes
Undergraduate students: 10,487
Graduate students: 559
International students: 150
Multicultural students: 652
Faculty and academic staff: 765
Men-to-women ratio: 7-to-10
Students studying abroad: 434
Students engaged in faculty-mentored research, scholarly and creative activity: 800+
ACT composite average: 24.5
Average high school rank: 74%
Faculty-student ratio: 1-to-21
Full-time faculty with Ph.D.s or terminal degrees: 81%
Average class size: 28
Computer-to-student ratio: 1-to-10
Student organizations: 220+
In-state tuition/fees, room and board (two semesters): $12,262.22
Nickname: Blugolds
Colors: Navy and old gold
Motto: Excellence. Our measure, our motto, our goal.
Seal: Council oak tree
