University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

105 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
http://www.uwec.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1916
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students10,063
Endowment716,645
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee35
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition5,502 in-state, 12,977 out-of-state
Room/Board4,936
Services
Associated FirmsErnst & Young; 3M Company; Kraft General Foods; Cargill, Inc.; Carlson Company; Nestle USA; Target; Northwestern Mutual; Ecolab; IBM; Health Care agencies affiliated with Mayo Clinic
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsArt Gallery, Bird Museum, Human Development Center, Planetarium, Natural Preserve, Ropes Course, Materials Sciences Center, College of Nursing and Health Sciences Clinical Simulation/Skills Lab, J EOL 2010 Analytical-Transmission Electron Microscope (200KV), Thermo-Finnigan Element 2 HR, ICPMS (Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer)
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, other
MuseumsArt Gallery, Bird Museum, Human Development Center, Planetarium, Natural Preserve, Ropes Course, Materials Sciences Center, College of Nursing and Health Sciences Clinical Simulation/Skills Lab, J EOL 2010 Analytical-Transmission Electron Microscope (200KV), Thermo-Finnigan Element 2 HR, ICPMS (Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer)
Periodical Subs2,448
# of Books764,275
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year97%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Campus Size333 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing40%
College housing typescoed dorms (77%), women's dorms (9%), men's dorms (5%), apartment for single students (9%)
Popular EventsHonors week, Viennese Ball, Cabaret, Homecoming, Winter Carnival, Springfest, Forum and Artist Series, Jazz Fest, American Indian Pow Wow Honoring Education, Hmong New Year, International Folk Fair
Nearest AirportMinneapolis (90), Eau Claire (5)
Nearest TrainTomah (70)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations180
# of fraternities5
# of sororities3
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Spectator (twice per week)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Beta Beta, Beta Gamma Sigma, Delta Phi Alpha, Gamma Theta Upsilon, Golden Key National Honor Society, Honors Program Organization, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Kappa Tau Alpha, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa, Order of Omega, Phi Alpha Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, PiDelta Phi, PiKappa Delta, PiKappa Lambda, PiSigma Alpha, PsiChi, Sigma Delta Pi, Sigma Gamma Zeta, Sigma Pi Sigma, Sigma Tau Delta, Sigma Theta Tau, Theta Alpha Kappa, Society of Participating Honor Students
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Baha'i Campus Club, Buddhist Society, The Edge Students, In His Word, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Lutheran Student Association, Navigators, Newman Student Association, Nurses Christian Fellowship, Student Impact, Truth Matters, WELS Campus Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian American Student Orgainzation, Baltic Student Organization, Black Student Association, Chinese Culture Association, Der Deutsche Verein, El Club Espanol, Hmong Student Association, Japanese Cultural Society, Jewish Student Association, Korean Student Association, Latin American Studies Club, Le Salon Francais, Manyatta Association, Multicultural College Women's Association, Native American Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphony, University and Marching Bands, Jazz Ensembles, Concert Choir, Symphony Choir, Men's Glee Club, Women's Concert Chorale, Opera-musical Theatre Workshop, Theatre, Orchesis, Toastmasters, American Sign Language Organization, Anime Appreciation Society, Chess Club, College Democrats, College Feminists, College Independents, College Republicans, Conservationists, Figure Skating Team, High and Mighty Jugglers, Martial Arts Club, Men's Hockey Team Student Booster Club, Model United Nations Club, National Band Association, National Student Exchange Association, Progressive Student Association, Society for Creative Anachronisms, Veterans Club, Veterans of Study Abroad, Walt Disney World College Program Alumni Association, Water Polo Club, West African Music Society