University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, also known as UW-Eau Claire or UWEC, was established in 1916 and named the Eau Claire State Normal School. The name was changed to Eau Claire State Teachers College in 1927 and to Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire in 1951. It gained university status in 1964 and was renamed to University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. In 1971, the university adopted its current name after the merger of the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin State University System. The university campus covers more than 300 acres in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and features around 28 major buildings.

UWEC is organized into the following academic units:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education and Human Sciences
• College of Nursing and Health Sciences

UWEC has recognized several Greek letter organizations including Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Sigma Phi, Beta Upsilon Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Gamma Delta, and Sigma Tau Delta. In addition, the university has several other student organizations. Some of these are the Student Economics Association, Society of Professional Journalists, Public Relations Student Society of America, and French Club.

University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Highlights

Where University Of Wisconsin-Eau Claire stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, business and management, art studies, media, religion and philosophy, and music.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

UW Eau Claire Students

The student enrollment at UW Eau Claire was 10,854 in 2007 (10,041 full-time equivalent).

About 40% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 60% of the class.

Undergrads are 92% of enrolled students and graduate students are 8%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: UW Eau Claire participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

UW Eau Claire provides on-campus housing for 3,634 of its 10,041 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

UW Eau Claire Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. UW Eau Claire is in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

UW Eau Claire Admissions (2007)