The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) is a public university located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, founded in 1916 as the Eau Claire State Normal School. Enrolling approximately 9,500 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, UWEC offers more than 100 programs through its colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Sciences, and Nursing and Health Sciences. The university is situated on a scenic campus along the Chippewa River in the heart of west-central Wisconsin and is consistently recognized as one of the best regional universities in the Midwest for undergraduate education and value. UWEC is nationally renowned for its strong undergraduate research programs, with one of the highest per-capita undergraduate research participation rates in the country. The Blugolds athletics program competes in NCAA Division III and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), with competitive teams in football, basketball, swimming, track and field, and many other sports. The university's vibrant arts scene, dedicated faculty, and small class sizes create an environment where students receive personalized attention and outstanding career preparation.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$19,368
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $19,228
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
