Affording UW-La Crosse
- Undergraduate costs
- Graduate costs
- Special tuition programs (PT, PA & OT)
- Financial aid
- Credit by exam
- The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers many opportunities for students to earn academic credit for what you have learned through education, study, or professional development.
- Four year agreement
- UW-L offers entering freshmen an agreement ensuring graduation within four years of a student’s initial enrollment.
- Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP)
- This program allows students who are residents of the states of Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and North Dakota an opportunity to receive a discount on non-resident tuition.
- Return to Wisconsin program
- The UW-L Alumni Association's new tuition discount program specifically designed for children and grandchildren of UW-L graduates who live in states other than Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- Scholarships
- Textbook rental
- Economical alternative to purchasing textbooks.
Undergraduate costs
| Wisconsin | Minnesota* | MSEP** | Non-resident | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,850 |
$6,336 |
$8,260 | $13,423 |
| Room | $2,930 |
$2,930 |
$2,930 | $2,930 |
| Meals (19/week) | $2,200 |
$2,200 |
$2,200 | $2,200 |
| Total per year | $10,980 |
$11,466 |
$13,390 | $18,553 |
Estimated personal expenses for the year: $1,500-$2,000 |
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*Minnesota residents must file for reciprocity to qualify for these fees under the Minnesota/Wisconsin reciprocity agreement. Reciprocity forms are available online at:
www.getreadyforcollege.org/hesod/reciprocity/apply1.cfm.
Contact the Minnesota Office of Higher Education at (800) 657-3866 with questions.
** For more information on the Midwest Student Exchange Program, go to: http://www.uwlax.edu/admissions/html/msep.htm.
Graduate costs
| Wisconsin | Minnesota* | MSEP** | Non-resident | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,035 |
$7,366 |
$10,116 |
$17,645 |
*Minnesota residents must file for reciprocity to qualify for these fees under the Minnesota/Wisconsin reciprocity agreement. Reciprocity forms are available online at:
www.getreadyforcollege.org/hesod/reciprocity/apply1.cfm.
Contact the Minnesota Office of Higher Education at (800) 657-3866 with questions.
** For more information on the Midwest Student Exchange Program, go to: http://www.uwlax.edu/admissions/html/msep.htm.
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Most graduate students live in private apartments and homes near the campus. Limited university-owned housing is available for single graduate students. No university-owned housing is available for married students. For more information contact the Office of Residence Life, 213 Wilder Hall (telephone (608) 785-8075). The cost of living in La Crosse is moderate and slightly below the national average.
Special tuition programs
Physician Assistant and Occupational Therapy
| Wisconsin | Minnesota* | Non-resident | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,370 |
$11,370 |
$29,052 |
*Minnesota residents must file for reciprocity to qualify for these fees under the Minnesota/Wisconsin reciprocity agreement. Reciprocity forms are available online at:
www.getreadyforcollege.org/hesod/reciprocity/apply1.cfm.
Contact the Minnesota Office of Higher Education at (800) 657-3866 with questions.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
| Wisconsin | Minnesota* | Non-resident | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,690 |
$14,414 |
$32,443 |
*Minnesota residents must file for reciprocity to qualify for these fees under the Minnesota/Wisconsin reciprocity agreement. Reciprocity forms are available online at:
www.getreadyforcollege.org/hesod/reciprocity/apply1.cfm.
Contact the Minnesota Office of Higher Education at (800) 657-3866 with questions.