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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$9,651
Out-of-state tuition
$18,691
Average net price
$15,374
Attendance cost
$18,115
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Tuition
Per semester: $9,346
Annual: $18,691
Room and board
Per semester: $3,980
Annual: $7,960
Books and supplies
Per semester: $60
Annual: $120
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,018
Annual: $2,036
Attendance cost
Per semester: $9,058
Annual: $18,115
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$74,764
Four-year attendance estimate
$72,460
Four-year average net price
$61,496
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is listed as Public in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $9,651 and out-of-state tuition is $18,691. Compare both values before estimating your bill, especially if residency status may affect pricing.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as Public. Public colleges often use residency-based pricing, so international and nonresident students may face the out-of-state tuition rate. Verify residency, international student fees and aid eligibility directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$7,960
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$7,960
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$120
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$2,036
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$18,115
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse pays approximately $15,374 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Wisconsin average of $17,077 and below the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
73.25%
SAT Average
1,190
ACT Range
21-27
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 73.25%. This means approximately 733 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 9,194 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
73.25%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$9,651
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$18,691
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$18,115
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$15,374
State avg: $17,077. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
14.23%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
43.98%
Share using federal loans.
What Does University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$18,691
Room and board
$7,960
Books and supplies
$120
Other expenses
$2,036
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$18,115
Average net price
$15,374
Average aid coverage
15%
$2,741 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse pays approximately $15,374 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Wisconsin average of $17,077 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Wisconsin and national averages.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse net price
$15,374
Wisconsin average
$17,077
National average
$17,506
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $18,691 and average net price at $15,374. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$18,691
Current net price
$15,374
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
71.19%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$60,378
Undergraduates
9,194
10-Year Median Earnings - University of Wisconsin-La Crosse vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
Undergraduates
9,194
Completion rate
71.19%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
14.23%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
43.98%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 14.23% of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 43.98% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
14.23%
Federal loan rate
43.98%
Students with any loan
92.69%
Average net price
$15,374
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$18,000
Median completer debt
$22,500
Median monthly payment
$239
Federal loan rate
43.98%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$42,013,528
Faculty salary field
$8,149
Tuition revenue per FTE
$7,458
Instructional spend per FTE
$7,669
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is listed at 1725 State St, La Crosse, WI 54601-9959. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Address
1725 State St
La Crosse, WI 54601-9959
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 73.25%
- Tuition
- $18,691
- Net price
- $15,374
- 10-yr earnings
- $60,378
- Accept. rate
- 60.39%
- Tuition
- $48,421
- Net price
- $24,021
- 10-yr earnings
- $89,070
- Accept. rate
- 87.44%
- Tuition
- $48,700
- Net price
- $29,237
- 10-yr earnings
- $78,257
- Accept. rate
- 100.00%
- Tuition
- $28,211
- Net price
- $27,313
- 10-yr earnings
- $76,222
- Accept. rate
- 43.35%
- Tuition
- $40,603
- Net price
- $16,928
- 10-yr earnings
- $73,792
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is University of Wisconsin La Crosse Tuition?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,691. In-state tuition is $9,651. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's average net price?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's average net price in the local dataset is $15,374. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all University of Wisconsin-La Crosse fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 73.25%.
How much is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse tuition?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,691.
What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's average net price?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's average net price in the local dataset is $15,374.
What is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $60,378 for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
Is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse accredited?
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
The local dataset lists 9,194 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
What percentage of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the local dataset is 14.23%.
What is the federal loan rate at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse?
The federal loan rate for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the local dataset is 43.98%.
Where should I verify University of Wisconsin-La Crosse data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse or the latest official federal education data.