Campus & Student Life at University of Wisconsin - River Falls

Home to about 5,421 undergraduates in 2020, UW - River Falls is a public university located in River Falls, Wisconsin. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UW - River Falls offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UW - River Falls can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UW - River Falls Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UW - River Falls Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at UW - River Falls. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UW - River Falls Disability Services.

UW - River Falls for the Military

While not a "service academy", UW - River Falls does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UW - River Falls Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UW - River Falls for Veterans Guide.

UW - River Falls offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UW - River Falls does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Wisconsin - River Falls

UW - River Falls offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Wisconsin - River Falls

There were 5,421 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,800 (88.5%). Part-time attendance was 621 (11.5%).

University of Wisconsin - River Falls is Ranked #2,072 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UW - River Falls is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UW - River Falls #2072 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UW - River Falls by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UW - River Falls Diversity Guide.

University of Wisconsin - River Falls Competes in the NCAA

UW - River Falls has a total of 525 student athletes, 269 men and 256 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Wisconsin - River Falls Athletics