A 'BEST VALUE'

Students get their money’s worth at UWL. Finance technology company SmartAsset lists UWL among the top 4 in Wisconsin and No. 50 in the U.S. for affordability, high-quality academics and ROI.

Elle Hersperger nearly missed applying for the Alumni Association’s Continuing Student Legacy Scholarship. While scanning UWL Foundation scholarships, Hersperger realized that with her mom, Jill, being an ’86 graduate, she qualified. She applied — and was selected.

“The scholarship has already impacted my experience at UWL,” says Hersperger, a junior. “The $500 each semester will help pay for about one class each semester, which is huge.”

Hersperger says the $1,000 for 2022-23 has relieved stress and allowed her to focus on grades.

“I take college very seriously,” the marketing major from Schofield explains. “I've been on the dean's list all four semesters I've been at UWL and am on track for my fifth semester on the dean's list to finish out the semester.”