by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UW - River Falls degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UW - River Falls measures up.
UW - River Falls is ranked #1,160 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Wisconsin, it ranks #21 of 57 for value.
These UW - River Falls majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Dairy Science | #1 of 10 |
| Agriculture | #4 of 16 |
| Horticultural Science | #7 of 38 |
| Agronomy & Crop Science | #10 of 38 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #14 of 79 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication | #14 of 79 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation, General | #17 of 63 |
| Plant Sciences | #18 of 61 |
| Animal Sciences, General | #20 of 81 |
| Animal Science | #20 of 82 |
Below is the detailed UW - River Falls value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is ranked #16 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #21 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UW - River Falls financial aid page to be sure.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls is ranked #1,160 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, University of Wisconsin-River Falls is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UW - River Falls costs about $16,347. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $65,387 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,786 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,054 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,347 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $65,387 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about UW - River Falls net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UW - River Falls degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $79,144 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,387 | #1,160 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,216 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $79,144 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,387 | #21 | A- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,216 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UW - River Falls shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,520 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,067 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,246 |
| $75K–$110K | $17,463 |
| Over $110K | $17,858 |
About 60% of UW - River Falls undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,527 per year. Get more details on the UW - River Falls financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UW - River Falls net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.