Founded in 1916, UW-Eau Claire continues to build its national reputation based on the achievements of its students and faculty. As one of the Midwest’s top public universities, UW-Eau Claire provides students with small classes led by talented professors, cutting-edge programs, hands-on research and life-enhancing study abroad opportunities. Add to that a safe and friendly campus community and beautiful surroundings (from rivers and bike trails to shopping and entertainment), and you’ve got one exceptional place.

Fast facts

Location: Eau Claire, Wis.;
city pop. 64,000, metro. pop. 151,000
Campus: 28 major buildings, 333 acres and one beautiful river
Walk across campus: @ 10 minutes
Undergraduate students: 10,063
Graduate students: 503
Multicultural students: 485
Faculty and staff: 1,150
Men-to-women ratio: 2-to-3
Students studying abroad per class: 24%
Undergraduate researchers: 804
ACT composite average: 24+
Faculty-student ratio: 1-to-20
Average class size: 28
Faculty with Ph.D.s: 75%
Computer-to-student ratio: 1-to-9
Student organizations: 224
In-state tuition, room and board: $9,915
Nickname: Blugolds
Colors: Navy and old gold
Motto: Excellence. Our Measure, Our Motto, Our Goal
Seal: Council oak tree