University of Wisconsin-River Falls

University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public four-year institution located in River Falls, Wisconsin, a distant town in the western part of the state near the Minnesota border. The university enrolls 5,858 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 61% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 73% (IPEDS 2023).

UW-River Falls is a comprehensive regional university offering a broad range of undergraduate programs across the liberal arts, sciences, education, agriculture, and professional fields. The university is particularly recognized for its programs in agriculture and food systems, serving students from Wisconsin and neighboring Minnesota communities.

River Falls is located in St. Croix County, within commuting distance of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, providing students with access to a major regional labor market upon graduation. The university's position as part of the University of Wisconsin System ensures alignment with state educational standards and workforce development priorities across western Wisconsin.