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UW–Eau Claire cultivates values that transform what it looks like to get a university education. This community is built on trust and mutual empowerment, on seizing opportunities and questioning old modes of thinking. It’s practical, too: UW–Eau Claire is one of the most affordable public universities in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with tuition rates below those of other institutions in the area. UWEC’s robust financial aid and scholarship programs are designed to support your aspirations, and internships and mentoring from a broad network of alumni will contribute to your career success.

A leading regional and national institution

UWEC can expand your potential through real-world projects and encourage your innovations in how to learn, how to serve and how to thrive. UW–Eau Claire offers competitively affordable tuition rates and is consistently ranked for high-quality education and remarkable alumni success.

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UW-Eau Claire among top undergraduate research universities in U.S. News ranking

UW-Eau Claire joined major research universities Harvard, Yale, Stanford and Massachusetts Institution of Technology on the exclusive list of 54 universities in U.S. News’ “Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects” ranking.

29 years in top rankings

Best Value School

in Wisconsin among public universities

U.S. News & World Report 2024

The median salary for alumni is

$106,500

ten years after graduation

Forbes America’s Best Colleges 2023

UW-Eau Claire is the

highest-rated

public regional university in WI and MN

Wall Street Journal 2024

An affordable education

Position yourself for success and stability with UW–Eau Claire’s financial advantages, from affordable tuition to robust scholarship offerings. Here, affordable costs, dedicated financial aid advisors and strong four-year graduation rates contribute to the overall accessibility of a well-respected, versatile UWEC degree.

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Financial Aid assistance

Tools like the net price calculator can help you determine how UWEC’s financial aid offerings can support your education costs. Don’t forget to apply for FAFSA as well!

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Lower cost of attendance

In addition to top-ranked programs, UWEC’s cost of attendance is lower than many larger regional institutions. Here, accessible learning is a top priority.

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Scholarships to support your journey

You are investing in your future by pursuing a degree, and UW–Eau Claire wants to invest in you, too. You may be eligible for up to $32,000 in UWEC scholarships over four years.

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A community of support as you start your career

Turning your education into a career might seem far off, but at UW–Eau Claire, your long-term potential is a day one priority. With the support of faculty mentors and career counselors as well as access to an abundance of campus resources, you will unlock skills, strategies and networks that will contribute to your success. Here, you will receive guidance for your future and empower those who follow after you.

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Discover your passion

Choosing from more than 200 academic programs, you can dive deep into your longtime interests or explore new areas of study in UWEC’s majors, minors, certificates, pre-professional programs and graduate degrees.

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Advising and Academic Support

Your success, your community, your passion and your growth ground UWEC’s student services, from faculty advising to tutoring to the robust McIntyre Library.

We succeed when you succeed
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Career Services

Here, you’ll meet Blugold alumni at networking events, plan for the future with a career counselor, connect with employers for internship and job placements and so much more.

Guidance on the journey
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The UW–Eau Claire campus is proudly inclusive, accessible and equitable, constantly striving to break barriers and empower Blugolds toward achieving their goals.

Celebrating diversity

Blugold success

Stories of bold Blugolds abound — students serving communities, faculty leading groundbreaking research projects, alumni driving change in their careers, athletes earning accolades and so much more. You won’t find stories like this everywhere, but at UWEC, Blugold successes happen every day.

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