by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Wisconsin-River Falls, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin-River Falls were $9,008 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $17,470. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for were $1,887 in-state and $1,887 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,121 | $15,583 |
| Fees | $1,887 | $1,887 |
| Total | $9,008 | $17,470 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would University of Wisconsin-River Falls charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how University of Wisconsin-River Falls costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of Wisconsin-River Falls lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at University of Wisconsin-River Falls has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,428 | $14,001 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,428 | $14,421 |
| One Year Ago | $6,837 | $15,118 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,121 | $15,583 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UW - River Falls has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.1%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $18,007 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.68%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,339. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.71%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $18,118.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,339 | $18,118 |
| In 2 Years | $9,682 | $18,790 |
| In 3 Years | $10,038 | $19,487 |
| In 4 Years | $10,407 | $20,210 |
| In 5 Years | $10,790 | $20,960 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $76,605, or about $39,466 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, see the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Financial Aid page.
