UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE

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University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in La Crosse, WI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1725 State St
La Crosse, WI 54601-9959
Main Phone: (608) 785-8000
Web Site: www.uwlax.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,595 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.8% of students attend full-time, while 0.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 1,023 male students and 576 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 64% of the student body, while females made up 36%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (1)%, Asian (2)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 69% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Administration

School Accreditation

University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 10,327
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,327
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 20,373

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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