University of Wisconsin, River Falls

River Falls, WI

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University of Wisconsin, River Falls - River Falls, WI

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A small college community just minutes from the Twin Cities

Public Liberal Arts Suburban Historic Business

Since 1874, the institution now known as the University of Wisconsin – River Falls has served the northwestern region of the state as a landmark of public higher education. Today, the university enrolls more than 6,000 students in dozens of majors, including a nationally-ranked business program.

Main Street runs along the western edge of campus, and the charming Downtown district is only a short walk away from the university. The surrounding neighborhoods offer numerous apartments, condos, and houses within easy walking distance of both the UWRF campus and the city center, allowing you maintain a balance between academia and the cities dining, nightlife, and entertainment scene.

Many of the Main Street restaurants and bars cater specifically to the large student population, and Main Street is the place to be on the weekends. When you’re looking for a more tranquil way to occupy your downtime, Hoffman Park is the perfect place to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. Alternatively, if you’re craving the excitement of a more urban environment, the Twin Cities are only a few minutes down Interstate 94.

Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Westside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

408 Students

5
out of 10

Greenwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

5
out of 10

Rocky Branch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

428 Students

4
out of 10

Meyer Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

738 Students

6
out of 10

River Falls High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,112 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kinnickinnic State Park
  • Saint Croix National Scenic River
  • Afton State Park
  • Afton Alps

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.