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The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (also known as UW–La Crosse, La Crosse, or UWL) is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin United States. Founded in 1909, it is a leading comprehensive four-year institution within the University of Wisconsin System awarding bachelor's, master's, and one doctoral degree. UW–La Crosse is organized into five schools and colleges offering 91 undergraduate programs and 26 graduate programs.
In 2015, U.S. News & World Report ranked UWL the top comprehensive university in the UW System for the fifteenth consecutive year, and the fourth ranked public university in the Midwest. In addition, the university was ranked in the elite group of 39 national universities highlighted for student success in undergraduate research and creative projects. Nationally recognized programs include occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant offerings at the graduate level. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education classifies UW–La Crosse as a more selective, balanced arts and sciences research institution.
The UW–La Crosse Eagles athletic teams compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, in NCAA's Division III.