First-year deadlines, 2027–28
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uwec.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 | In addition, some academic departments have…In addition, some academic departments have approved granting specific credit. |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 | In addition, some academic departments have…In addition, some academic departments have approved granting specific credit. |
Source: catalog.uwec.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 138 |
| Psychology | 136 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 133 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 125 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 104 |
| Finance | 103 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 94 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 88 |
Show the other 48 majors
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 78 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 63 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 61 |
| Social Work | 58 |
| English Language and Literature | 53 |
| Accounting | 51 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 50 |
| Music | 47 |
| Art/Art Studies | 47 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 36 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 33 |
| Communication | 28 |
| Management Information Systems | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 27 |
| Geography | 25 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 24 |
| Mathematics | 22 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 21 |
| History | 19 |
| Chemistry | 19 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 18 |
| Journalism | 18 |
| Molecular Biology | 18 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 18 |
| Economics | 17 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 16 |
| Neuroscience | 16 |
| Physics | 16 |
| Actuarial Science | 15 |
| Public Health | 12 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 11 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 9 |
| Materials Engineering | 9 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 8 |
| Sociology | 6 |
| Materials Science | 6 |
| Chemistry, Other | 6 |
| American Indian/Native American Studies | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
32% of men in fraternities · 13% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Eau Claire, WI
176,153 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Chippewa Valley Regional (EAU)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.8 of 20
Elevation
772 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
8°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
54.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
8 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,040 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Wisconsin-Stout21 mi
- Winona State University52 mi
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota53 mi
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls55 mi
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse69 mi
- Viterbo University70 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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