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University of Wisconsin - River Falls

410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI 54022

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University of Wisconsin - River Falls School Description

Our mission is to:
Help students learn so that they are successful as productive, creative, ethical, engaged citizens and leaders with an informed global perspective.

VISION

We will be the learning nucleus of the St. Croix Valley. We will act in close collaboration with communities, institutions and private enterprise to create a dynamic economy, sustainable communities and environment, and an optimum quality of life. Our efforts will be firmly rooted in unbounded inquiry and a cultivated sense of civility, public service and creative expression. We will be a highly accessible gateway to explore the full range of human potential. We will inspire and educate citizens and leaders who, guided by core values, will purposefully and ethically serve society. We will link our students and our communities to global opportunities and collaborative relationships in the St. Croix Valley, in Wisconsin and beyond. We will be a life-long learning partner for all those who seek to discover their own potential and the richness and complexity of our multifaceted world.

School Website: University of Wisconsin - River Falls

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University of Wisconsin - River Falls

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls (also known as UW-River Falls or UWRF) is a liberal arts undergraduate and graduate university and a member of the University of Wisconsin System. UWRF is located in River Falls, Wisconsin on the famed trout fishing Kinnickinnic River. UW-River Falls is a campus that consists of 32 major buildings, ten of which are residence halls. The university also has two laboratory farms containing a total of of land.

Nicknamed the Falcons, the University has eighteen varsity sports for men and women competing in Division III of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Kansas City Chiefs also use many of the university's athletic facilities during their annual summer training camp. The Chiefs are scheduled to move to Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri in 2010.

Founded as the "River Falls Normal School" in 1874, the institution's primary focus was to prepare students for teaching careers. Today, UW-RF has a reputation for academic excellence. It is home to over 6,300 students in various majors including Agriculture, Business, Education, Journalism, Food Science, Music, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences and more. The University has been accredited by Council on Social Work Education, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, American Association of Agricultural Engineers, National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and many more.

History

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls was founded in 1874 as River Falls State Normal School, which was renamed River Falls State Teachers College in 1927. From 1951 to 1964, the school was called Wisconsin State College–River Falls. In 1964, it became Wisconsin State University–River Falls. The school became a member of the University of Wisconsin System and was renamed University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1971, when the former University of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin State Universities merged.

Campus

The campus contains 32 buildings and 2 Laboratory Farms. In the past few years, UWRF has updated many of its aging buildings, including the renovation of several residence halls. The University also opened a new student union called University Center in January 2007 to replace the Hagestad Student Center (renamed to Hagestad Hall In January 2007). In 2005, the University opened a suite-style residence hall named George R. Field South Fork Suites serving 240 students. A day care center (The CHILD Center) was constructed and dedicated in 2004. A new locker room addition for the Hunt-Knowles Complex opened in 2005, serving the college athletic department and the Kansas City Chiefs during their summer training camp. In October 2007, the Dairy Learning Center complex was dedicated at the Mann Valley campus laboratory farm. The complex contains 9 buildings that include classrooms, labs, a state of the art milking parlor, herd weighing and tracking systems, and an ecologically friendly animal waste disposal system.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Falcons

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
5,673
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$13,458
Students Receiving Aid:
78%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$35
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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University of Wisconsin - River Falls Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 60%
Men 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 94%
Asian 3%
Other 2%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 50%
In-State 50%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Wisconsin 50%
Minnesota 47%
Texas 0%
Virginia 0%
Illinois 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 41%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Basketball (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Baseball (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Track (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf)

University of Wisconsin - River Falls Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,886 $ 13,458  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,891 $ 12,464  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 994 $ 994  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,918 21%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,913 16%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 904 8%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,314 64%  
Any Aid:
   78%  

University of Wisconsin - River Falls Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 91% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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