The 鶹Ƶ-Eau Claire is among the top universities in the country for quality, affordability and student outcomes, according to Money’s The Best Colleges in America 2023.
Money redesigned its analysis this year to place colleges in star ratings rather than in a numbered ranking.
UW-Eau Claire received a four-star rating out of a possible five stars in Money’s rankings that are based on multiple data points, including graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid and alumni salaries.
UW-Eau Claire has been named a top college in numerous rankings this year, including U.S. News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Princeton Review and Campus Pride Index.
Following a nearly two-year process, UW-Eau Claire was one of 237 institutions recognized with the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Only 277 institutions nationwide now hold the endorsement, including nine in Wisconsin.
In his first commencement address as interim chancellor at UW-Eau Claire, Dr. Michael Carney celebrated the optimism of the day. He reminded graduates on Dec. 20 to look to the future, despite what he calls the ironically named ending of their college journey. Carolyn Welch ’74 delivered the “Charge to the Class.”
As finals week is upon us at UW-Eau Claire, take a moment to enjoy some photos of late fall highlights. From concerts and classrooms to athletics and a new campus furry friend — these images give a glimpse of campus life in this last month of the semester.