University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
Former names | Eau Claire State Normal School (1916–1927) Eau Claire State Teachers College (1927–1951) Wisconsin State College at Eau Claire (1951–1964) Wisconsin State University – Eau Claire (1964–1971) |
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| Motto | "Excellence" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1916 |
Parent institution | University of Wisconsin System |
| Accreditation | HLC |
| Endowment | $80.5 million (2020) |
| Chancellor | James C. Schmidt |
| Provost | Patricia Kleine |
Academic staff | 530 |
Administrative staff | 750 |
| Students | 9,461 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 8,765 |
| Postgraduates | 696 |
| Location | , Wisconsin , United States 44°47′56″N 91°29′58″W / 44.798950°N 91.499346°W |
| Campus | Small city, 333 acres (135 ha) |
| Other campuses | Rice Lake |
| Newspaper | The Spectator |
| Colors | Navy blue and gold |
| Nickname | Blugolds |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Blu |
| Website | uwec.edu |
The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (UW–Eau Claire, UWEC or simply Eau Claire) is a public university in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's and master's degrees. As of 2024, the university had an enrollment of approximately 9,500 students.
The campus consists of 28 major buildings spanning 333 acres (135 ha). An additional 168 acres (68 ha) of forested land is used for environmental research. UWEC is situated on the Chippewa River.
The university is affiliated with the NCAA's Division III and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The student body's mascot is Blu the Blugold.