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About UW-Eau ClaireAbout UW-Eau Claire

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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. 64,000, metro. pop. 151,000
  • Campus: 28 major buildings, 333 acres and one beautiful river
  • Walk across campus: @ 10 minutes
  • Undergraduate students: 10,096
  • Graduate students: 497
  • Multicultural students: 613
  • Faculty and staff: 1,150
  • Men-to-women ratio: 2-to-3
  • Students studying abroad: 484
  • Students involved in funded research: 800+
  • ACT composite average: 24+
  • Average high school rank: 76%
  • Faculty-student ratio: 1-to-19
  • Average class size: 29
  • Computer-to-student ratio: 1-to-10
  • Student organizations: 219
  • In-state tuition, room and board: $10,648
  • Nickname: Blugolds
  • Colors: Navy and old gold
  • Motto: Excellence. Our measure, our motto, our goal.
  • Seal: Council oak tree
Excellence. Our Measure. Our Motto. Our Goal.