First-year deadlines, 2027–28
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uwlax.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-La Crosse course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Math 175***; Placement into MTH 207 | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Math 207*** | 4 credits |
| Biology | 3 | Biology 100*** | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | Elective Credit 4 | |
| United States History | 3 | History 210 Satisfies GEN ED 1011 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | Psychology 100*** | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | Statistics 145*** | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Elective Credit 3 |
Show all 40 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | Math 175***; Placement into MTH 207 | 4 credits |
| Calculus AB | 4 | Math 207*** | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Math 207*** | 4 credits |
| Calculus BC | 4 | Math 207*** & 208 | 8 credits |
| Biology | 3 | Biology 100*** | 4 credits |
| Biology | 4 | Biology 105*** | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | Elective Credit 4 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | Chemistry 103*** | 5 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | Chemistry 103/104 | 10 credits |
| United States History | 3 | History 210 Satisfies GEN ED 1011 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | Psychology 100*** | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | Statistics 145*** | 4 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Elective Credit 3 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | Computer Science 120*** | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Economics 120*** | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | Economics 110*** | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | History 110*** | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | Elective Credit Satisfies GEN ED 1012 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 4 | Geography 200*** | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | History 240 Satisfies GEN ED 1011 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | Elective Credit Satisfies GEN ED 1013 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 4 | Geography 110*** | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Spanish 202***; Placement in 300* | 4 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Spanish 202***, SPA 000U Consult with the Global…Spanish 202***, SPA 000U Consult with the Global Cultures and Languages Department 7 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | Computational Thinking 100*** | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | Art 251 *** | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | Music 115*** | 3 credits |
| African American History | 3 | Elective Credit 3 | |
| Art and Design: 2-D | 3 | Elective Credit 3 | |
| Art and Design: 2-D | 4 | Art 160*** | 3 credits |
| Art and Design: 3-D | 3 | Elective Credit 3 | |
| Art and Design: 3-D | 4 | Art 160*** | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Chinese 202*** | 4 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | Chinese 202***, 398 Placement in 300+ course* | 7 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Elective Credit 3 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 5 | Political Science 130*** | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | Elective Credit 3 | |
| Drawing | 4 | Art 162 | 4 credits |
| English: Language and Composition | 3 | English 100 | 3 credits |
| English: Language and Composition | 5 | English 100, 110*** | 6 credits |
| English: Literature and Composition | 3 | English 100 | 3 credits |
| English: Literature and Composition | 5 | English 100, 110*** | 6 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | French 202***; Placement in 300+course* | 3 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | German 202*** | 4 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | German 202***, 300 | 7 credits |
| Gov't and Politics: United States | 3 | Elective Credit Satisfies GEN ED 1009 | 3 credits |
| Gov't and Politics: United States | 4 | Political Science 101*** | 3 credits |
| Italian: Language and Culture | 3 | Global Cultures and Languages 202*** | 4 credits |
| Italian: Language and Culture | 4 | Global Cultures and Languages 202***, 398 | 7 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | Global Cultures and Languages 202*** | 4 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | Global Cultures and Languages 202***, 398 | 7 credits |
| Latin | 3 | Elective Credit 4 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | Elective Credit 4 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 4 | Physics 103*** | 4 credits |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | Elective Credit 4 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 4 | Physics 104 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | Elective Credit 4 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | Physics 204 | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | Elective Credit 4 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 5 | Physics 203*** | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | Math 150*** | 4 credits |
| Precalculus | 4 | Math 151*** | 4 credits |
| Research | 3 | Elective Credit 3 | |
| Seminar | 3 | Elective Credit 3 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Spanish 202***; Placement in 300+ course* | 4 credits |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | Spanish 202***, 307; Placement in 300+ course* | 7 credits |
Source: uwlax.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 226 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 201 |
| Psychology | 198 |
| Finance | 162 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 148 |
| Business Administration and Management | 130 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 129 |
| Accounting | 72 |
Show the other 40 majors
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 69 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 66 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 48 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 35 |
| Sociology | 35 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 |
| Political Science and Government | 26 |
| English Language and Literature | 25 |
| Economics | 23 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 22 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 20 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 19 |
| Microbiology | 18 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 17 |
| Statistics | 17 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 17 |
| Biochemistry | 16 |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 16 |
| Archeology | 15 |
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 15 |
| Management Information Systems | 15 |
| Art/Art Studies | 14 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 13 |
| History | 10 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 10 |
| Public Administration | 9 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Business Analytics | 9 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Music | 8 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Computer Engineering | 4 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Health and Wellness | 3 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| 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, 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, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
1% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 1% of undergraduates overall
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), laxcru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
170,763 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
La Crosse Regional (LSE)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.7 of 20
Elevation
669 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
8°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
54.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
3 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,070 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
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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