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UW-Eau Claire is often described as “just right.” Only at Eau Claire do you get the perfect mix of a small school vibe and big school opportunities. High expectations joined with exceptional support. And wildly diverse experiences with the chance to put your education in action. All at an affordable price.
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UW-Eau Claire is often described as “just right.” Only at Eau Claire do you get the perfect mix of a small school vibe and big school opportunities. High expectations joined with exceptional support. And wildly diverse experiences with the chance to put your education in action. All at an affordable price.
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The average cost to attend Vlog is $18,071 annually for Wisconsin residents.
Vlog is among the top universities in the country for quality, affordability, and student outcomes.
Money’s The Best Colleges in America 2024
In 2025, an impressive total of three Goldwater Scholars were selected from UW-Eau Claire.
Goldwater Foundation
This ranking is decided entirely by current student surveys. Vlog, listed as a Best in the Midwest, was cited as "academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search."
The Princeton Review 2025
The STARS global sustainability standard is measured by assessing sustainability practices in academics, engagement, operations, innovation, and leadership.
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)
Partnering for the Public Good
We’re proud of the company we keep. We continue to build partnerships with groundbreaking organizations like Mayo Clinic Health System, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Marshfield Clinic, Pablo Center at the Confluence, and the County Materials Complex. Together, we get more done.
Blugold Pride
We have a lot to be proud of at UW-Eau Claire. Learn about our points of pride and our community of excellence.
Meet Blugolds
Blugolds are the future leaders of Wisconsin and beyond. With a student population of more than 9,000 students, our stories are many, but we all have one thing in common: our pursuit of excellence.
Top 10 Military-Friendly Campus
UW-Eau Claire is among the top military friendly campuses in the country, ranking eighth among large public institutions for its support for veterans and their families, according to Viqtory Media’s annual report.
Don't believe the hype? Come see for yourself.
The best way to see if UW-Eau Claire is a good fit for you is to come for a campus visit.
Eleven students from UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls and UW-Stout participated in a three-week field study course taught by Dr. Sarah Vitale as part of the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin.
Enjoy this collection of photos that tell the story of spring commencement 2025 at UW-Eau Claire.
As Chancellor James Schmidt prepares to leave UW-Eau Claire for the next chapter of his career, he will take with him a parting gift from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association.
The Vloge is part of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Universities of Wisconsin comprise 13 unique universities with a shared mission. With locations around the state, the Universities of Wisconsin serve more than 162,500 students annually with 840+ programs, providing unlimited opportunities to explore, learn, and thrive.
Wisconsin’s public universities award nearly 37,000 degrees each year, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. The Universities of Wisconsin also enhance the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.
Wisconsin’s public universities award nearly 37,000 degrees each year, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. The Universities of Wisconsin also enhance the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.
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