University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Location and Contact Information
1725 State StLa Crosse, WI 54601-9959
USA
Main Tel: (608) 785-8000
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy and science.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,509 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,082 |
| Room | $ 3,240 |
| Board | $ 2,390 |
| Books and supplies | $ 300 |
| Other | $ 2,780 |
Financial Aid
UW La Crosse participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 64% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 27% | $4,356 |
| Institutional Grant | 24% | $801 |
| Federal Grant | 15% | $4,258 |
| Pell Grant | 15% | $3,067 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $1,244 |
| State or Local Grant | 16% | $2,216 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 58% | $5,426 |
| Federal Loan | 58% | $4,847 |
| Other Loan | 6% | $6,072 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Wisconsin-La Crosse:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY College at Cortland | Cortland, NY | 7,234 |
| 2 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Slippery Rock, PA | 8,458 |
| 3 | Lock Haven University | Lock Haven, PA | 5,266 |
| 4 | California State University-Chico | Chico, CA | 17,132 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI | 11,140 |
| 6 | East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania | East Stroudsburg, PA | 7,234 |
| 7 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA | 13,619 |
| 8 | Towson University | Towson, MD | 21,111 |
| 9 | Elon University | Elon, NC | 5,628 |
| 10 | University of Southern Indiana | Evansville, IN | 10,126 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 1,623 | 42 |
| Master | 458 | 14 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 43 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 203 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 100 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 92 |
Students
Student enrollment was 9,880 in 2009-2010 (9,494 full-time equivalent).
About 39% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 61% of the class.
Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%.
Students under 25 years old represent 86% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 62% Women 70% All 67%
Room and Board
UW La Crosse provides on-campus housing for 2,593 of its 9,494 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
UW La Crosse offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Software Engineering
- Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Health Teacher Education
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods
ENGINEERING
- Archeology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Physician Assistant
MUSIC
- Music
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Psychology
- School Psychology