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-River Falls course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits for MATH 166 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits for MATH 166. Students may attempt to…4 credits for MATH 166. Students may attempt to earn credit for MATH 167 by departmental exam. (Consult Math Department) | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 credits BIOL 100 (or Biology elective if Biology major) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 credits for CHEM 111 and CHEM 116. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 5 credits science elective, not applicable to a…5 credits science elective, not applicable to a Physics major or minor. | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 credits English elective | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credits for HIST 100. If History or Broad Field…3 credits for HIST 100. If History or Broad Field Social Studies major or minor, 3 credits for HIST 215 or 216. | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits for PSYC 101 |
Show all 46 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 credits for MATH 166 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 credits for MATH 166. Students may attempt to…4 credits for MATH 166. Students may attempt to earn credit for MATH 167 by departmental exam. (Consult Math Department) | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 credits for MATH 166 and MATH 167 | |
| Biology | 3 | 3 credits BIOL 100 (or Biology elective if Biology major) | |
| Biology | 4 | 3 credits for BIOL 150 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 5 credits for CHEM 111 and CHEM 116. | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 5 credits science elective, not applicable to a…5 credits science elective, not applicable to a Physics major or minor. | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 5 credits for PHYS 121 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 credits English elective | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 credits for ENGL 106 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 credits for HIST 100. If History or Broad Field…3 credits for HIST 100. If History or Broad Field Social Studies major or minor, 3 credits for HIST 215 or 216. | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 credits for PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 credits general elective | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 credits for MATH 216 or 226 depending on major | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 credits for ECON 202 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 credits for ECON 201 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 credits for ESM 105 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 5 credits science elective, not applicable to a…5 credits science elective, not applicable to a Physics major or minor. | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 5 credits for PHYS 122 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 credits for HIST 101 (or 102). Student is…3 credits for HIST 101 (or 102). Student is permitted to take upper division European history courses (numbered “300" or higher) at UW -RF. If an upper division European history course is completed at UW -RF with a grade of “B” or better, an additional 3 credits may be awarded, crediting the student with both HIST 101 and 102. | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits for SPAN 101 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 3 credits for SPAN 202 and placement in SPAN 301…3 credits for SPAN 202 and placement in SPAN 301. If SPAN 301 is completed with a grade of “B” or better, an additional 11 credits may be awarded for SPAN 101, 102 and 201. | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 credits general electives | |
| Computer Science Principles | 5 | 3 credits for CSIS 161 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 credits for ART 100 if not an Art major or…3 credits for ART 100 if not an Art major or minor. 3 credits art history elective if an Art major or minor. | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 credits for MUS 130 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 credits HIST elective | |
| African American Studies | 4 | 3 credits for History 207 | |
| Art - Studio Art | 3 | 3 credits for ART 131, if drawing portfolio. 3…3 credits for ART 131, if drawing portfolio. 3 credits for ART 121, if 2-D portfolio. 3 credits art elective if 3-D portfolio, reviewed by Art Department 3 credits for ART 100, if general studio exam | |
| Business with Personal Finance | 3 | 3 credits for FINC 210 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits for CHIN 101 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 credits for CHIN 102 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 4 credits for CHIN 102 and 3 credits for CHIN 201 | |
| Computer Science A (2004 and after) | 3 | 3 credits for CSIS 161 | |
| Computer Science A (2004 and after) | 5 | 6 credits for CSIS 161 and CSIS 162 | |
| Computer Science A (before 2004) | 3 | 3 credits CSIS elective | |
| Computer Science AB (2004 - 2009) | 3 | 6 credits for CSIS 161 and CSIS 162 | |
| Computer Science AB (2004 - 2009) | 5 | 9 credits for CSIS 161, 162 and 235 | |
| Computer Science AB (before 2004) | 3 | 6 credits CSIS elective | |
| English - Language and Composition (before 11/17/15) | 3 | 3 credits English elective | |
| English – Language and Composition (after 11/17/15) | 3 | 3 credits ENGL 100 | |
| English – Language and Composition (before 11/17/15) | 4 | 3 credits for ENGL 100 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits for FREN 101 | |
| French Literature | 3 | 3 credits general elective | |
| French Literature | 5 | 3 credits for FREN 353 | |
| Geography (Human Geography) | 3 | 3 credits for GEOG 120 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits for GERM 101 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 3 credits for GERM 202 and placement in GERM 301…3 credits for GERM 202 and placement in GERM 301. If GERM 301 is completed with a grade of “B” or better, an additional 11 credits may be awarded for GERM 101, 102 and 201. | |
| History - W orld History | 3 | 3 credits for HIST 101 or 102 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 credits general education humanities elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 credits for JAPN 101 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 4 credits for JAPN 102 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 4 credits for JAPN 102 and 3 credits for JAPN 201 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 credits humanities elective | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 credits humanities elective | |
| Physics B | 3 | 8 credits science elective, not applicable to a…8 credits science elective, not applicable to a Physics major or minor. | |
| Physics B | 4 | 10 credits for PHYS 121 and 122 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 credits science elective, not applicable to a…3 credits science elective, not applicable to a Physics major or minor. | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 5 credits for PHYS 132 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 credits science elective, not applicable to a…3 credits science elective, not applicable to a Physics major or minor. | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 5 credits for PHYS 131 | |
| Political Sci. - Comparative Gov’t and Pol | 3 | 3 credits political science elective | |
| Political Sci. - U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | 3 credits for POLS 114 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 credits for MATH 146 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 3 credits for MATH 149 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 credits general elective. Students can consult…3 credits general elective. Students can consult with appropriate department for awarding specific credit based on topic. | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 credits general elective. Students can consult…3 credits general elective. Students can consult with appropriate department for awarding specific credit based on topic. | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 credits general elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 3 credits Spanish literature elective, applicable…3 credits Spanish literature elective, applicable to a Spanish major or minor. |
Source: fs.uwrf.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | 145 |
| Business Administration and Management | 97 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 65 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 64 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 53 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 52 |
| Psychology | 43 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 31 |
Show the other 46 majors
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 31 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 29 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 |
| Accounting | 21 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 21 |
| Criminology | 19 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 18 |
| Finance | 17 |
| Art/Art Studies | 16 |
| Agronomy and Crop Science | 16 |
| Dairy Science | 15 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 13 |
| Social Work | 13 |
| Social Sciences | 12 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Horticultural Science | 11 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 |
| Mathematics | 11 |
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 |
| Food Science | 10 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 8 |
| History | 7 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 6 |
| Art Teacher Education | 5 |
| Economics | 5 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 4 |
| Biotechnology | 4 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Health and Wellness | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 3 |
| Data Science | 3 |
| Sustainability Studies | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 2 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 2 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 2 |
| Agriculture | 2 |
| Computer Science | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Other Sports
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
3,757,952 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.7 of 20
Elevation
906 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
4°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
49.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
7 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,270 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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- Concordia University-Saint Paul27 mi
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- Hamline University28 mi
- St Catherine University28 mi
- University of St Thomas28 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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