About UWRF
Contact Us
Chancellor's Office
Email: chancellor@uwrf.edu
Phone: 715-425-3201
Location: 116 North Hall
The Facts
Academics
- 70+ areas of study available in three distinct colleges: College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; College of Arts and Sciences; College of Education, Business and Allied Health.
- Degrees awarded: Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, Music Education, Science, Social Work and Master of Arts, Business Administration, Science
- 500+ students enrolled in Honors Program
- 76% of graduates completed at least one high impact practice (internship, practicum, research or student teaching placement)
- 3rd highest producer of STEM graduates in the Universities of Wisconsin System
- 36% of Falcons enroll in STEM and healthcare majors (as of fall 2023)
Students
- 5,275 students
- International students from 17 countries
- 18:1 student/faculty ratio
- 55% of student body from Wisconsin, 15% from Minnesota, 1% international and 3% other US states
- 39% of students are first generation college students
Cost
The estimated costs at this link include tuition and fees, textbook rental, housing and dining.
Finances
- 74% of students receive financial assistance
- $2.5M+ in scholarship aid awarded in 2023-24
Campus
- 303 acres and 106 buildings on our main campus
- Two lab farms located in River Falls
- 11 residence halls
- Bee Campus USA
- $63.5 million Falcon Center houses the Health and Human Performance Department, Athletics and Campus Recreation
Traditions
- Nickname: Falcons
- Mascot: Freddy Falcon
- Colors: Red and white
- Conference: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC), NCAA Division III
Campus Life
- 125+ student clubs and organizations
- 200+ free events for students offered each year
- 2500+ students that participated in student organizations annually
- 20 varsity sports
- 20 intramural sports
- 1000+ students participate in intramural sports annually
- 20 varsity sports
- Named a Best College for intramural sports by BestColleges.com
- NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility: Falcon Center for Health, Education and Wellness
- 41% of students live on campus
- 1200+ on-campus jobs
Leadership
- Interim Chancellor: Michael V. Martin, Ph.D.
- Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs: Wes Chapin, Ph.D.