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84.5%Acceptance
$8,606Tuition
4,152Students
61%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,458Earnings
#19 in WisconsinPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,606
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,887
Average Net Price
$14,714
Students Receiving Financial Aid
20.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$7,658
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,660
Books & Supplies
$440
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,704
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$217/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
76.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
44.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
20.5%

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 $9,520
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,067
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,246
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,463
$110,001+ $17,858

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Cost Overview

Most families at University of Wisconsin-River Falls pay far less than the $16,887 out-of-state sticker price. The average net price sits at $14,714, but costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,520 annually, while those making over $110,000 face the full $17,858. Over four years, total costs range from $38,080 for low-income students to $71,432 for wealthy families.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,500, translating to monthly payments of $217. With median earnings of $54,458 ten years out, loan payments consume about 5% of income. The 76% loan repayment rate suggests most handle this burden successfully. Only 45% of students take federal loans, keeping debt manageable for many. Low-income Wisconsin residents get the sweetest deal here, combining modest net costs with solid post-graduation earnings in agriculture and education fields.

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