The Facts

Academics

  • 70+ areas of study available in three distinct colleges: College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Education, Business and Allied Health. 
  • Degrees awarded: Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, Music Education, Science, Social Work and Master of Arts, Business Administration, Science
  • 500+ students enrolled in Honors Program
  • 76% of graduates completed at least one high impact practice (internship, practicum, research or student teaching placement)
  • 3rd highest producer of STEM graduates in the Universities of Wisconsin System
  • 36% of Falcons enroll in STEM and healthcare majors (as of fall 2023)

Students

  • 5,222 students 
  • International students from 17 countries 
  • 17:1 student/faculty ratio 
  • 55% of student body from Wisconsin, 15% from Minnesota, 1% international and 3% other US states
  • 35% of students are first generation college students

Cost

The estimated costs at this link include tuition and fees, textbook rental, housing and dining.

Finances

  • 74% of students receive financial assistance
  • $2.5M+ in scholarship aid awarded in 2023-24

Campus

  • 303 acres and 106 buildings on our main campus
  • Two lab farms located in River Falls
  • 11 residence halls
  • Bee Campus USA 
  • $63.5 million Falcon Center houses the Health and Human Performance Department, Athletics and Campus Recreation

Traditions

  • Nickname: Falcons
  • Mascot: Freddy Falcon
  • Colors: Red and white 
  • Conference: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), NCAA Division III

Campus Life

  • 125+ student clubs and organizations
  • 200+ free events for students offered each year
  • 2500+ students that participated in student organizations annually
  • 20 varsity sports
  • 20 intramural sports
  • 1000+ students participate in intramural sports annually
  • 20 varsity sports
  • Named a Best College for intramural sports by BestColleges.com
  • NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility: Falcon Center for Health, Education and Wellness
  • 41% of students live on campus
  • 1200+ on-campus jobs

Leadership

  • Interim Chancellor: Michael V. Martin, Ph.D.
  • Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: Wes Chapin, Ph.D.