University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse

The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, also referred to as UW–La Crosse, Wisconsin-La Crosse, or UW-L, is a coeducational, public university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United states. It was established in 1909 and was named La Crosse State Normal School. The name was changed to La Crosse State Teachers College in 1926, when the institute received authorization to award baccalaureate degrees. It was re-christened as Wisconsin State College-La Crosse in 1951, after it was authorized to provide baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts. In 1964, the College was finally brought under the Wisconsin State University System and earned its present name.

UW-La Crosse is organized into the following colleges:

• College of Business Administration
• College of Liberal Studies
• College of Science and Health

The campus has a few fraternities and sororities including Sigma Tau Gamma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Xi Delta, and Alpha Phi. Only about 1% of the students are members of the Greek-letter organizations.

The University's sports teams are called the Eagles. The official mascot is The Screaming Eagle. The University sponsors indoor and outdoor track, cross-country, gymnastics, football, rugby, lacrosse, and soccer.

Notable alumni of the University include William H. Stevenson, U.S. Congressman; John Gard, former Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly; and Andrew Rock, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field.

University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse Highlights

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

• Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and science.
• 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
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

UW La Crosse Students

The student enrollment at UW La Crosse was 9,994 in 2007 (9,102 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: UW La Crosse 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 La Crosse provides on-campus housing for 2,871 of its 9,102 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

UW La Crosse Athletics

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

UW La Crosse Admissions (2007)