Profile: University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Fast Facts

Location:River Falls
Setting:Suburban
Population:500,000
Enrollment:7,400
On Campus:45%
Language:English
Calendar:Semester
Approximate:
  • Fall 09/06
  • Spring 01/23

Tuition & Payments

PLAN B: OPEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals:
$3,500

More Info

Receive From Canada
PLAN B

Campus Diversity
95%Caucasian
2%African American
2%Hispanic
0%Asian American
1%Native American
0%International
0%Other


Campus Profile

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public, student-centered institution where teaching and learning are genuinely valued. Part of the world-renowned University of Wisconsin System, UW-River Falls was founded in 1874, and is nationally recognized for outstanding academic offerings in a wide range of program areas. Small classes, and close interaction with faculty, provide for a very rich "hands on" learning experience.

Located in River Falls, Wisconsin, a town of 12,500, UW-River Falls students have easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation - all within a within a 5 minute walk of campus. Just 30 minutes away is the heart of the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metropolitan area. Such close proximity to the "Twin Cities" provides easy access for students who wish to participate in professional internships, major league sports, and cultural and fine arts programs.
The UWRF campus community is deeply committed to diversity and inclusivity.

Campus Location - Located 24 miles east of the St. Paul/Minneapolis (MN) "Twin Cities" metropolitan area, in scenic western Wisconsin.

Programs
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Agriculture: Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Journalism, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Technology Management, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, Crop Science/Management, Dairy Science/Management, Equine Technology, Farm and Ranch Management, Horse Management, Horticulture, Land Resources, Livestock Production, Plant and Soil Systems, Plant Science, Soil Science, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science

Area Studies: International Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art Education, Ceramic Art/Ceramics, Fine Art, Glass, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Studio Art, Theater Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Coaching, Health and Fitness Teaching, Physical Education

Biological Sciences: Applied Biology, Biology/Life Science, Biotechnology

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communication, Marketing, Retailing and Merchandising

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Broadcasting, Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Newspapers, Organizational Communication, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Television

Computer Science: System Administration

Earth Sciences: Geology

Economics: Economics

Education: Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Junior High/Middle School, Physical Education, Science, Secondary Education, Social Science Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

Engineering: Agricultural Engineering

English: English

Environmental Studies: Conservation, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Studies, Wildlife Biology/Science

Food Science: Food Science and Technology

Foreign Language: English as a Foreign Language, French, German, Spanish

Forestry: Biotechnology

Geography and Urban Studies: Geography

Geology: Geology

History: History

Information Studies: Computer Information Systems, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Information Systems

International Studies: International Studies

Mathematics: Mathematics

Performing Arts: Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Theater, Technical Theater, Theater Arts/Drama

Physics: Physics

Political Science: International Studies, Political Science

Psychology: Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Communication Disorders

Technology: Biological Technology

Theater: Performance and Directing

Limitations
The English Language Transition (ELT) Program offers intensive English instruction (ESL)and is open to interested students through NSE. Must have proficiency in English at the beginning intermediate level.

Notable Academic Programs
Journalism and Contemporary Media, Geology, Physics, Veterinary Medicine, Elementary Education

Unique Academic Programs
Animal Sciences, Dairy Science/Management, Equine Technology, Visual Arts, Fine Art

Conditions
GPA and Other Academic Requirements Exchange Preferences Mid-Year Exchange Non-Native English Speakers Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students Summer Exchange International Students (Visa Students)
Tuition/Fees
Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 9/19/2012.

Purpose Amount Period Plan Status
Housing Deposit: $100 Year Plan B Mandatory
Textbook Fee: $175 Year Plan B Mandatory
Orientation Fee: $275 Year Plan B Mandatory

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.

Financial Aid
Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room/Meals
On-Campus Housing Per Semester Off-Campus Housing Meal Plans Per Semester


All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.