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#1 Public regional university in Wisconsin, US News & World Report

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UWL continues to earn high marks from U.S. News & World Report, ranking as the No. 1 public regional university in Wisconsin and the No. 2 public regional university in the Midwest for 2027. Best in class Posted 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 UWL is Wisconsin’s top-ranked regional public university — U.S. News & World Report Read more about Best in class UWL is one of seven colleges or universities in Wisconsin to be recognized for its efforts to promote voting and civic engagement among students. Democracy in action Posted 9 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026 UWL recognized for nonpartisan student engagement efforts Read more about Democracy in action UWL is the top public university in Wisconsin for student value, according to a new ranking from SmartAsset. Best value in Wisconsin Posted 12:40 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2026 SmartAsset names UWL state's best public university for value, highlighting earnings and graduation rates Read more about Best value in Wisconsin UW-La Crosse broke ground Friday, May 8, on the second phase of the Prairie Springs Science Center. The facility will replace Cowley Hall with 30 state-of-the-art labs, classrooms and specialized learning spaces. Breaking new ground Posted 12:01 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026 Construction begins on transformative second phase of Prairie Springs Science Center Read more about Breaking new ground UWL is the top-ranked public university for women in the state of Wisconsin. UWL named Wisconsin’s best public university for women Posted 3:01 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 Newsweek ranking highlights equity, safety, paths to success Read more about UWL named Wisconsin’s best public university for women
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UW-La Crosse continues to position itself among the country’s elite public universities. For more than a decade, UWL has consistently ranked as the state’s top public or private regional university, according to US News & World Report. 

UWL is among an elite group of national universities that provide excellence in undergraduate research. The university was one of only 39 listed in US News & World Report’s "A Focus on Student Success" for undergraduate research and creative projects. 

UWL offers much to western Wisconsin’s culture by hosting national conferences and prominent speakers.   

The university’s motto — Mens Corpusque (Latin for "mind and body") — drives the institution. Faculty and staff are dedicated to the whole education of students, giving them an outstanding academic education, along with an appreciation for physical and emotional well-being.