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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601

Official telephone: (608) 785-8000
Website: www.uwlax.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
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:
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
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
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

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
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

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms
  • single-student apartments
  • special housing for disabled students
  • special housing for international students
  • other housing including Theme housing.
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:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Smoking prohibited in campus buildings.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
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:
Special collections.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Greenhouse, planetarium; Mississippi Valley archaeology, river studies, health science, research, business development, and recreation centers.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
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.
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 95%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
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:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Racquet, published weekly
Number of honor societies: 13
Total number of registered organizations: 180
Campus-based religious organizations:
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
Minority student organizations:
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
International student organizations:
International Student Organization, International Friendship Exchange
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
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

ATHLETICS
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 baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cheerleadingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's wrestlingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cheerleadingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's gymnasticsnoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's swimmingnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Intramural/Recreational sports:
badminton, basketball, golf, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
Club sports for men:
Alpine skiing, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water skiing
Club sports for women:
Alpine skiing, equestrian, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water skiing

GETTING AWAY
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)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 16% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • 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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