University of Wisconsin-River Falls SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
UW-River Falls is accessible for many applicants, but the 13% six-year graduation rate makes fit and academic readiness worth serious attention. Because it is test-optional and only 19% submit ACT scores, send yours if it is strong, ideally near the top of the 19 to 26 range.
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls facts and stats
University of Wisconsin-River Falls enrolls about 4,880 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. UW-River Falls has a freshman retention rate of 76%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 13%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.
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How do your scores compare at UW-River Falls?
Key University of Wisconsin-River Falls application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional UW-River Falls, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a retake or superscoring opportunity. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 1, fall senior-year retakes will be too late for this application.
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What you'll actually pay
UW-River Falls lists in-state tuition at $7,120 and out-of-state tuition at $15,583. About 31% of students receive aid, so families should review grant, scholarship, loan, and work-study options as they compare costs.
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At UW-River Falls, out-of-state tuition is $15,583, with room and board estimated at $8,700; the in-state tuition rate is $7,120. About 31% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $7,329. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,716.
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45% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 6% of men join fraternities, and 3% of women join sororities.
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