Published cost of attendance is $21,705. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,270, middle-income families pay around $12,766, higher-income families pay approximately $20,778.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,705 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,228 |
| Room and Board | $8,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$5,155 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $16,550 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,270 |
| $30–48k | $10,968 |
| $48–75k | $12,766 |
| $75–110k | $18,278 |
| $110k+ | $20,778 |
Published cost of attendance is $21,705. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $10,270, middle-income families pay around $12,766, higher-income families pay approximately $20,778. Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire #361 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 74.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,909; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,452. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,838, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $236 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $60,838, placing University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the 46.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,637 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in the 38.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire #716 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That performance reflects a program mix anchored in Business, where graduates consistently reach competitive early-career pay relative to the cost of attendance. The earnings pattern across programs is led by Business Administration, which combines meaningful cohort scale with strong four-year earnings. Business Administration is among the largest programs, graduating 175 students and delivering median earnings of $66,606 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks it #225 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Psychology, General and Digital Marketing round out the high-enrollment tier, with median earnings of $58,458 and $70,891 respectively four years after enrollment. On the higher-earning end, Nursing graduates earn median $78,912 and Finance graduates earn median $75,724 four years after enrollment — fields where University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's outcomes track well against the $56,249 median at comparable institutions.
