2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$14,318

Net Price

86%

Admitted

30%

Enrolled

57%

Graduation Rate

19/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 5,394. In 2021, there were 133 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #9 in Wisconsin and ranks #635 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

133

Total Enrollment

5,394

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission, Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education

Ranking for University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Let’s be honest. There is no broad-based ranking system that is gong to find the exact right psychology program for you. Use our rankings and more importantly, the underlying data to help uncover a list of psychology programs that might be right for you. Once you narrow down a list of school to consider, the real work begins. In our view, it is best to visit the campus, talk to current students and alumni, interview professors and get a good sense of the school, its administration and philosophy to find the right psychology program for you.

#9

Wisconsin Rank

Combining ranking factors for 30 schools that offer psychology degrees in Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-River Falls ranks #9.

#635

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Wisconsin-River Falls ranks #635.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Wisconsin-River Falls offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
Counseling and Applied Psychology24
General Psychology61
School Psychology24
Social Work24
Total Graduates8548
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 3,933 students applied to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The university admitted 86% and 30% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Wisconsin universities is 6,327. On average, all Wisconsin institutions admit 80% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Wisconsin-River Falls students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 72%. Compared to all Wisconsin four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Wisconsin-River Falls is 57%, compared to 61% for all Wisconsin universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UW-River Falls to Wisconsin Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Wisconsin-River Falls to the average of all Wisconsin four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UW-River Falls

3,933

Applicants

86%

Percent Admitted

30%

Percent Enrolled

72%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

WI Colleges

6,327

Applicants

80%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

61%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 208 or 63% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 124 or 37% part-time faculty members employed at University of Wisconsin-River Falls. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 207 or 62%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UW-River Falls

19 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

63%

Percent Full-Time

37%

Percent Part-Time

62%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

WI Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

57%

Percent Full-Time

43%

Percent Part-Time

56%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Wisconsin-River Falls the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,428, and the average cost for books and supplies is $400.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,640 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,484.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Wisconsin-River Falls2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$7,108
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,300
Total Living Expenses$10,408
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$6,428
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$400
Total Undergraduate Expenses$17,236
In-State, Graduate Tuition$7,640
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,484
Total Graduate Expenses$9,124
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls is $14,318. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Wisconsin-River Falls presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$8,438$8,285
$30,001 – $48,000$9,478$10,031
$48,001 – $75,000$14,528$13,745
$75,001 – $110,000$16,739$16,474
$110,001 and more$16,996$16,968
US Department of Education

Compare University of Wisconsin-River Falls to all Wisconsin universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UW-River Falls

$17,236

Cost to Attend

$4,451

Average Financial Aid

91%

Percent Receiving Aid

$14,318

Net Price

WI Colleges

$35,673

Cost to Attend

$14,542

Average Financial Aid

90%

Percent Receiving Aid

$18,613

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 975 or 91%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,273 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $4,451.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid3,273$4,451
Pell Grants1,269$4,345
Federal Student Loans2,648$5,908
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UW-River Falls

3,273

Grant or Scholarship Aid

46%

Grants or Scholarships

1,269

Number of Pell Grants

18%

Pell Grants

2,648

Federal Student Loans

37%

Federal Student Loans

WI Colleges

3,382

Grant or Scholarship Aid

48%

Grants or Scholarships

1,300

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

2,318

Federal Student Loans

33%

Federal Student Loans

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