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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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About University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (also known as UW–Eau Claire, UWEC or simply Eau Claire) is a public liberal arts university located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Part of the University of Wisconsin System, it offers bachelor's and master's degrees and is categorized as a postbaccalaureate comprehensive institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UW–Eau Claire had an annual budget of approximately 237 million dollars in the 2017–18 academic year.The campus consists of 28 major buildings spanning 333 acres (135 ha). An additional 168 acres (68 ha) of forested land is used for environmental research. UWEC is situated on the Chippewa River in the Chippewa Valley.The university is affiliated with the NCAA's Division III and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The student body's mascot is Blu the Blugold.

Location

Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI, 54701, Eau Claire County

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Rankings

Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

2024 Best Colleges in America

#554 of 6828

2024 Best Colleges in Wisconsin

#10 of 108

2024 Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin

#4 of 36

Most Popular Majors

The most popular major at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is Business Management followed by Medical, Education, Psychology and Biomedical.

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire within four or six years.

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Notable Alumni