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UW-Eau Claire is often described as “just right.” Only at Eau Claire do you get the perfect mix of a small school vibe and big school opportunities. High expectations joined with exceptional support. And wildly diverse experiences with the chance to put your education in action. All at an affordable price. 

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Over 100 Years of Excellence

UW-Eau Claire, located on the banks of the Chippewa River, has been an innovative leader among public institutions of higher education for more than a century. 

This institution has produced generations of leaders from K-12 educators and global industry executives to healthcare professionals, research scientists, acclaimed actors, authors and more. Blugolds develop critical-thinking skills, engage in transformative career-focused experiences, and leave the university prepared to join the workforce and make a big impact in their communities.

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Affordable Tuition
The average cost to attend 澳门葡京网赌送彩金 is $18,071 annually for Wisconsin residents.
Ranked A Best College For Your Money
澳门葡京网赌送彩金 is among the top universities in the country for quality, affordability, and student outcomes.
Money’s The Best Colleges in America 2024
On Princeton Review's List of Best Colleges
This ranking is decided entirely by current student surveys. 澳门葡京网赌送彩金, listed as a Best in the Midwest, was cited as "academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search."
The Princeton Review 2025
$56,200 Median Early-Career Salary
On average, UW-Eau Claire graduates earn a median early-career salary of $56,200.
PayScale.com College Salary Report 2023
Silver Rating in Sustainability
The STARS global sustainability standard is measured by assessing sustainability practices in academics, engagement, operations, innovation, and leadership.
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)
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Partnering for the Public Good
We’re proud of the company we keep. We continue to build partnerships with groundbreaking organizations like Mayo Clinic Health System, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Marshfield Clinic, Pablo Center at the Confluence, and the County Materials Complex. Together, we get more done.
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Blugold Pride
We have a lot to be proud of at UW-Eau Claire. Learn about our points of pride and our community of excellence.

Only at Eau Claire

You will find opportunities like nowhere else. Take part in groundbreaking research in every major. Get published as an undergrad. Dive into pioneering collaborative programs you can only find at UW-Eau Claire.

Great Things Happening
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A State-of-the-Art Research Hub
Studying health sciences? A 10,000-square-foot science and Health Sciences building is being constructed on 澳门葡京网赌送彩金's campus. The facility will be a shared research space with Mayo Clinic Health System.
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Two Renowned Institutions, One Common Goal
A ground-breaking research agreement between UW-Eau Claire and Mayo Clinic Health System creates opportunities for students to explore cutting-edge ideas alongside renowned physicians and clinic staff. Developing solutions for real-world problems, you'll find impactful ways to benefit patients, not just regionally but across the globe.
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Radiate Blugold Pride with the BMB
With an enrollment of 475 members, the Blugold Marching Band is the largest and one of the most active marching bands in the Midwest. Join and perform during a variety of campus events and even have opportunities to perform across the U.S. and the globe.
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Meet Blugolds
Blugolds are the future leaders of Wisconsin and beyond. With a student population of more than 9,000 students, our stories are many, but we all have one thing in common: our pursuit of excellence.
Building a Legacy

Most Beautiful Campus

The photos don't do it justice, but still we try. This campus is breathtakingly beautiful in all seasons. With the Chippewa River flowing through, the forested hill climbing high, and buildings ranging in age from 100 to brand new, there's something awe-inspiring everywhere you look.

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Don't believe the hype? Come see for yourself.
The best way to see if UW-Eau Claire is a good fit for you is to come for a campus visit.
Blugold Stories
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As 11,000 Americans turn 65 each day, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is filling a critical need by training the country’s future healthcare leaders to oversee operations of long-term care facilities.
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The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is part of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Universities of Wisconsin comprise 13 unique universities with a shared mission. With locations around the state, the Universities of Wisconsin serve more than 162,500 students annually with 840+ programs, providing unlimited opportunities to explore, learn, and thrive.

Wisconsin’s public universities award nearly 37,000 degrees each year, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. The Universities of Wisconsin also enhance the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.
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