The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (also known as UW–La Crosse, La Crosse, or UW–L) 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.