University of Wisconsin-River Falls
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is located in a small city of the same name, about 30 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul. The campus offers a close-knit, community feel within a larger metropolitan area. With a strong focus on undergraduate education, the university is known for its agriculture and pre-veterinary programs. Its location in the scenic St. Croix River Valley provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and environmental study.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. University of Wisconsin-River Falls's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 45% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $9,520 | $38,080 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,067 | $44,268 |
| $48K – $75K | $14,246 | $56,984 |
| $75K – $110K | $17,463 | $69,852 |
| $110K+ | $17,858 | $71,432 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,606 | $34,424 |
Programs at University of Wisconsin-River Falls
20 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Accounting
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81
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$56,825/yr | Very High | 21.7x |
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Business Administration
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73
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$48,570/yr | High | 18.0x |
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71
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$52,507/yr | Very High | 23.8x |
| Agricultural Engineering Compare across schools → |
63
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$57,627/yr | High | 18.4x |
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Agricultural Business
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63
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$53,911/yr | High | 14.0x |
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60
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$45,870/yr | Moderate | 14.9x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
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60
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$39,673/yr | High | 14.2x |
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59
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$62,196/yr | Very High | 17.1x |
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Social Sciences
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56
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$42,357/yr | High | 11.3x |
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55
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$48,791/yr | High | 14.5x |
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Corporate Communications
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54
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$43,149/yr | Very High | 15.9x |
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Teacher Education
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54
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$39,546/yr | High | 12.0x |
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49
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$45,113/yr | High | 12.1x |
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47
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$37,852/yr | High | 13.9x |
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46
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$38,309/yr | High | 13.9x |
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Psychology
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45
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$36,970/yr | High | 12.4x |
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Biology
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45
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$34,762/yr | High | 14.2x |
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English
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44
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$37,586/yr | Very High | 13.5x |
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Natural Resources & Conservation Research
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40
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$33,408/yr | High | 14.5x |
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Fine Arts
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33
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$28,801/yr | Moderate | 10.0x |
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