| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
9,629 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
9,163 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
466 |
| Total graduate students: |
758 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
437 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
321 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
18% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.1% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.1% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 89.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 0.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.8% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 89.6% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.4% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
121 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
La Crosse, WI |
| Population of city/town: |
51,522 |
| Nearest major city: |
Minneapolis-St. Paul |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
150 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
3,797,883 |
| Online campus map: |
www.uwlax.edu/campus-map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
- special housing for international students
- other housing including Theme housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
95% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
37% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
63% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in campus buildings. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Greenhouse, planetarium; Mississippi Valley archaeology, river studies, health science, research, business development, and recreation centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, spring career fair, career exploration day. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
4 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
1 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
1% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
2 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
1% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Racquet, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
13 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
180 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Crusade for Christ, Christian Collegians, Diamond Way Buddhist Club, Hillel, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, JC's Village, Latter-day Saints Student Association, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Newman Catholic Student Group, United Campus Ministry Crossroads, Voices in Praise |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Women of Asian, Latina, African, Native American Descent, Black Student Unity, Rainbow Unity: People Advocating Unity and Love, Students Advocating Potential Ability; Asian, Hmong Promoting Education, South Asian, and Vietnamese Student Organizations; Latin American, Muslim, and Native American Student Associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Organization, International Friendship Exchange |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Competition Dance Team, Hip Hop Dance Team, Screaming Eagles Marching Band, Social Action Theatre, Music Educators National Conference Student Chapter, Film Society, Diversity Organization Coalition, Volunteering Within, Wisconsin Camps, Student Affairs Administration, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Circle K, College Against Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, Vanguards, Amnesty International, College Democrats, College Republicans, Men United Against Sexual Assault, Progressives, Pro-Life Students, Reach and Share, Students of Choice, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Brittany Zimmerman's Global Wardrobe, Celebrate UW, Environmental Council, Secular, Student Alumni Ambassadors, Students for Liberty, College of Business Administration, Student Advisory Council; Student Second Supper Alternative News, School Psychology Student, Human Resource Management, Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Creativity, Fitness and Sports Management, Physician Assistant Student, and American Microbiology Societies; Art Student, Student Wisconsin Education, Graduate Student, Women's Studies Student, Returning Adult Student, American Marketing, Systems, Political Science, Student Nutrition, Student Occupational Therapy, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical Chapter of the American Medical Student, Financial, Athletic Trainers', and Financial Management associations; ceramics, psychology, therapeutic recreation, recreation majors, English, French, German, Spanish, Lions, EMT, physical education majors, pre-chiropractic, pre-occupational therapy, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician assistant, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, anime, broadcast, communication, geography, sociology/social issues, radiation therapy, students physical therapy, veterans, nuclear medicine technology, archaeology, geography, biology, American Chemical Society Student Affiliate, and physics clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Kim Blum,
Director of Athletics |
| School colors: |
maroon and silver |
| School mascot: |
Eagles |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cheerleading | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's wrestling | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cheerleading | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's gymnastics | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's swimming | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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badminton, basketball, golf, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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Alpine skiing, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water skiing |
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| Club sports for women: |
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Alpine skiing, equestrian, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water skiing |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Minneapolis (160 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
La Crosse, WI (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
La Crosse, WI (3 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
La Crosse, WI (2 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
16% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Captain Christopher Sund, Commanding Officer, Naval Base Coronado
- Sandra Lee, international television star and author
- James Van Tassel, inventor of the hand-held calculator.
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