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Eau Claire, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$18,516

Average net price after aid

$16,948

Total attendance cost

$21,014

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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

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

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 Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

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 out-of-state tuition $18,516
Current average 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.

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Financial 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.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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Campus 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

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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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.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Accept. rate
76.08%
Tuition
$18,516
Net price
$16,948
10-yr earnings
$58,561
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Accept. rate
60.39%
Tuition
$48,421
Net price
$24,021
10-yr earnings
$89,070
Marquette University
Accept. rate
87.44%
Tuition
$48,700
Net price
$29,237
10-yr earnings
$78,257
Bellin College
Accept. rate
100.00%
Tuition
$28,211
Net price
$27,313
10-yr earnings
$76,222
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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.