Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,781. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Wisconsin residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,008 | $17,470 |
| Housing & meals | $7,658 | $7,658 |
| Books & supplies | $440 | $440 |
| Personal & travel | $3,700 | $3,700 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,025 | −$1,025 |
| Total cost of attendance | $19,781 | $28,243 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Wisconsin-River Falls net price compared with other Wisconsin colleges
University of Wisconsin-River Falls has the 6th-lowest average net price of 39 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | College of Menominee Nation | $8,805 | 32% | $25,853 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $11,772 | 40% | $51,129 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-Superior | $12,220 | 42% | $49,606 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | $13,369 | 48% | $52,528 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $14,054 | 57% | $54,458 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $14,158 | 59% | $55,356 |
| 8 | Madison Area Technical College | $14,238 | 29% | $45,413 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | $14,305 | 46% | $55,548 |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $14,559 | 51% | $52,021 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Wisconsin colleges →
Why University of Wisconsin-River Falls costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | 82% | $14,054 | 57% | $54,458 | This school |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | 88% | $17,490 | 55% | $58,084 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | 89% | $16,032 | 56% | $61,760 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | 75% | $11,772 | 40% | $51,129 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 89% | $13,369 | 48% | $52,528 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Wisconsin-River Falls would cost you $3,436 less per year than University of Wisconsin-Stout, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$1,693).
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls gives aided families $420 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Wisconsin resident | University of Wisconsin-River Falls | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,008 | $10,701 | −$1,693 |
| Books & supplies | $440 | $488 | −$48 |
| Housing & meals | $7,658 | $8,718 | −$1,060 |
| Personal & travel | $3,700 | $3,780 | −$80 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,025 | −$890 | −$135 |
| Sticker price | $19,781 | $22,797 | −$3,016 |
| Average grants | −$5,727 | −$5,307 | −$420 |
| You pay | $14,054 | $17,490 | −$3,436 |
“+” means University of Wisconsin-River Falls costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
Tuition and fees are $9,008 a year for Wisconsin residents and $17,470 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $19,781 a year for Wisconsin residents living on campus and about $28,243 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Wisconsin-River Falls?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,054 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $8,472; $48–75k pay $10,796; $110k+ pay $18,234. These figures are for Wisconsin residents.
How much debt do University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,865, and 3.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Wisconsin-River Falls overview