University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
78%
Acceptance rate
$20,273
Tuition/yr
10,500
Enrollment
19:1
Student:Faculty
About University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Public liberal arts university in Wisconsin. Strong education, business, and STEM programs.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) is a public university established in 1916 and part of the Universities of Wisconsin system. It enrolls approximately 10,000 students and offers over 130 undergraduate majors across colleges covering arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing and health sciences.
UWEC is widely recognized for its undergraduate research culture, with students regularly co-authoring papers and presenting at national conferences. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a well-regarded Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the College of Business is AACSB-accredited, and the music department hosts the largest jazz studies program in Wisconsin.
The university sits in Eau Claire, a mid-sized city in west-central Wisconsin on the Chippewa River, roughly 90 miles east of Minneapolis. The campus spans about 333 acres and is known for its riverside setting and access to outdoor recreation in the region.
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Campus & Location
WI
Suburban
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
All graduates qualify for 12-month OPT. STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total work authorisation.
For Nepali students
- UWEC's international undergraduate tuition is approximately $20,273 per year (2025-26), placing it among the more affordable public universities in the US for Nepali students watching costs. Total estimated cost of attendance including housing and meals is around $32,120 for 2026-27.
- The university offers an Incoming International Student Scholarship worth $3,000–$8,000 per year to eligible undergraduate international students, which can meaningfully offset tuition for Nepali applicants.
- Programs in nursing, business, and education are strong fits for common Nepali student interests, and UWEC's AACSB-accredited business school adds credential value recognized by employers globally.
- As an F-1 visa holder, graduates can use Optional Practical Training (OPT) for up to 12 months of US work experience after graduation, extendable to 36 months for qualifying STEM degree holders, a meaningful post-study work pathway before deciding on further immigration steps.
Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents
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