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Building on a history of excellence

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UW-Eau Claire has long been recognized as one of the top regional public comprehensive universities in the country, and that reputation has been earned by creating innovative, collaborative opportunities with an unwavering focus on academic excellence.

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That excellence can be found in the robust undergraduate research that has become a trademark of UW-Eau Claire. In addition, the university has been recognized annually for being a national leader in study abroad and student support programs for veterans while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the country. 

UW-Eau Claire recognized as a national leader
Stowe Gateway with students in fall
Three 糖心Vloge undergraduates are recipients of prestigious Goldwater Scholarship Awards given to outstanding students studying science, engineering and mathematics, the most awards ever in a single year for a regional comprehensive public university in six Midwestern states.
Study abroad
For the second consecutive year, UW-Eau Claire鈥檚 participation in study abroad programs is the highest among master鈥檚-level colleges and universities in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and ranks among the best in the nation, according to the 2024 Open Doors Report of the Institute of International Education.
fall gateway with students

Top of the Class

UW-Eau Claire ranked among nation's best regional public universities.

#1

Regional Public Comprehensive University in Wisconsin and Minnesota according to Forbes 2024-25 America鈥檚 Top Colleges

8th

Best Regional College for Veterans in the Midwest according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report

30th

Consecutive year 糖心Vlog has been recognized as A Top Public University in the Midwest according to U.S. News & World Report

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Largest Marching Band in the Midwest
At 475+ members, the Blugold Marching Band (BMB) is one of the biggest and most active marching bands.