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University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI uwrf.edu 4,152 students

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.

Programs
20
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$44,191
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$8,606
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $16,887/yr

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
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

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
Accounting Compare across schools →
81
$56,825/yr Very High 21.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
73
$48,570/yr High 18.0x
Computer Systems Analysis Compare across schools →
71
$52,507/yr Very High 23.8x
Agricultural Engineering Compare across schools →
63
$57,627/yr High 18.4x
Agricultural Business Compare across schools →
63
$53,911/yr High 14.0x
Social Work Compare across schools →
60
$45,870/yr Moderate 14.9x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
60
$39,673/yr High 14.2x
Physics Compare across schools →
59
$62,196/yr Very High 17.1x
Social Sciences Compare across schools →
56
$42,357/yr High 11.3x
Plant Sciences Compare across schools →
55
$48,791/yr High 14.5x
Corporate Communications Compare across schools →
54
$43,149/yr Very High 15.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
54
$39,546/yr High 12.0x
Criminology Compare across schools →
49
$45,113/yr High 12.1x
Animal Sciences Compare across schools →
47
$37,852/yr High 13.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
46
$38,309/yr High 13.9x
Psychology Compare across schools →
45
$36,970/yr High 12.4x
Biology Compare across schools →
45
$34,762/yr High 14.2x
English Compare across schools →
44
$37,586/yr Very High 13.5x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
40
$33,408/yr High 14.5x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
33
$28,801/yr Moderate 10.0x