University of Wisconsin–River Falls

Minneapolis, USA

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Type of institution:

University

Age range:17+

Type of training:

Full-time
Part-time
Hybrid
Online

Language of instruction:

english

Year of foundation:1874

About the University of Wisconsin–River Falls

UW–River Falls is a public university founded in 1874 as River Falls State Normal School, the fourth state normal school in Wisconsin and the first in the northwestern part of the state. It became Wisconsin State University–River Falls in 1964 and joined the University of Wisconsin System in 1971. The 303-acre campus is about 30 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Total enrollment is about 4,200–5,200 (about 4,700 undergraduates and about 390 graduate students), and the student-faculty ratio is 18:1 (19:1 in some sources). The university has three colleges: the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences (CAFES), the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the College of Education, Business and Allied Health (CEBAH). It is best known for agriculture (two laboratory farms and greenhouses), education, business and sustainability; the campus has a speech and hearing clinic, the University Business Collaboration Center and more than 150 student organizations. Teams compete in NCAA Division III (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference).

Admission conditions in University of Wisconsin–River Falls

• Apply through the university's website or the Common App. The application fee is $0. • Admission is rolling (the recommended fall deadline is August 1); Early Decision and Early Action are not offered. • Testing policy: SAT/ACT are considered but not required (test-optional); a high school GPA is required. • International applicants must show English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS and others) and financial documents; • Study format is on-campus; some graduate programs are hybrid or online.

Minimum rating for admission to University of Wisconsin–River Falls

There is no single minimum score. • Admitted students' ACT range is 19–26 (20.5–27 for enrolled students per Princeton Review), with an average SAT of about 1120. • Average high school GPA is about 3.36–3.41. • Acceptance rate is about 67–91% depending on the source and year (81.7% per IPEDS for 2023), so admission is only lightly selective.

Prospects after completing studies in University of Wisconsin–River Falls

• The six-year graduation rate is 57–59%. • Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment are about $54,500. • The most in-demand profiles are education (about 16% of graduates), business and marketing (about 14%), agriculture and agribusiness (about 23% of majors by field) and communication. • Average salaries two years after graduation (examples): Agricultural Business and Management about $43,800, Agriculture General about $34,000 (aggregator data). • For continued study, UWRF itself offers master's programs (MA, MBA, MS, including the MS in Agricultural Education and Outreach) and Education Specialist programs. • The degree is American-style; regional accreditation ensures recognition in the US, and international recognition is via standard credential evaluation.