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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$9,277
Out-of-state tuition
$18,516
Average net price
$16,948
Attendance cost
$21,014
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Tuition
Per semester: $9,258
Annual: $18,516
Room and board
Per semester: $4,600
Annual: $9,200
Books and supplies
Per semester: $200
Annual: $400
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,683
Annual: $3,366
Attendance cost
Per semester: $10,507
Annual: $21,014
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$74,064
Four-year attendance estimate
$84,056
Four-year average net price
$67,792
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $9,277 and out-of-state tuition is $18,516. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$9,200
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$9,200
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$400
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$3,366
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$21,014
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire pays approximately $16,948 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Wisconsin average of $17,077 and below the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
76.08%
SAT Average
1,190
ACT Range
21-27
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 76.08%. This means approximately 761 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 8,995 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
76.08%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$9,277
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$18,516
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$21,014
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$16,948
State avg: $17,077. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
18.67%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
43.21%
Share using federal loans.
What Does University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$18,516
Room and board
$9,200
Books and supplies
$400
Other expenses
$3,366
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$21,014
Average net price
$16,948
Average aid coverage
19%
$4,066 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire pays approximately $16,948 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Wisconsin average of $17,077 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Wisconsin and national averages.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire net price
$16,948
Wisconsin average
$17,077
National average
$17,506
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $18,516 and average net price at $16,948. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$18,516
Current net price
$16,948
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
67.56%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$58,561
Undergraduates
8,995
10-Year Median Earnings - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates earn about 1.3x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
Undergraduates
8,995
Completion rate
67.56%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.67%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
43.21%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 18.67% of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 43.21% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
18.67%
Federal loan rate
43.21%
Students with any loan
90.80%
Average net price
$16,948
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$13,000
Median completer debt
$20,909
Median monthly payment
$222
Federal loan rate
43.21%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$70,748,417
Faculty salary field
$8,974
Tuition revenue per FTE
$6,122
Instructional spend per FTE
$8,810
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is listed at 105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Address
105 Garfield Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 76.08%
- Tuition
- $18,516
- Net price
- $16,948
- 10-yr earnings
- $58,561
- Accept. rate
- 60.39%
- Tuition
- $48,421
- Net price
- $24,021
- 10-yr earnings
- $89,070
- Accept. rate
- 87.44%
- Tuition
- $48,700
- Net price
- $29,237
- 10-yr earnings
- $78,257
- Accept. rate
- 100.00%
- Tuition
- $28,211
- Net price
- $27,313
- 10-yr earnings
- $76,222
- Accept. rate
- 43.35%
- Tuition
- $40,603
- Net price
- $16,928
- 10-yr earnings
- $73,792
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Tuition?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,516. In-state tuition is $9,277. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's average net price?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's average net price in the local dataset is $16,948. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
What is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 76.08%.
How much is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire tuition?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,516.
What is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's average net price?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's average net price in the local dataset is $16,948.
What is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $58,561 for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Is University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire accredited?
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
The local dataset lists 8,995 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
What percentage of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the local dataset is 18.67%.
What is the federal loan rate at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire?
The federal loan rate for University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the local dataset is 43.21%.
Where should I verify University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire or the latest official federal education data.