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76.6%Acceptance
$9,277Tuition
8,995Students
68%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$58,561Earnings
#4 in WisconsinPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,277
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,516
Average Net Price
$16,948
Students Receiving Financial Aid
18.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,200
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,200
Books & Supplies
$400
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,877
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,909
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$222/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
76.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
43.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
18.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,565
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,534
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,803
$75,001 – $110,000 $18,951
$110,001+ $20,469

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $18,877 sticker price at UW-Eau Claire. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,565 annually, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $20,469. The middle class gets a solid deal too, with families earning $48,000-$75,000 paying $13,803 per year. Over four years, total costs range from roughly $38,000 to $82,000 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a manageable $20,909 in median debt, translating to $222 monthly payments. With median earnings of $58,561 ten years out, that represents just 4.5% of gross income going to loans. Only 43% of students need federal loans, and 76% successfully repay them. In-state students get the best deal here, comprising 63% of enrollment and paying half the tuition of out-of-state peers while accessing the same strong music and education programs.

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