University of Wisconsin—Parkside

Kenosha, WI

University of Wisconsin—Parkside

Kenosha, WI

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Tuition & Fees

$13,019

$21,661

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,107
Declined 786
Total Received 2,893
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Public

3,236

undergraduate students

711

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1968, University of Wisconsin—Parkside is a public comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in Business, Education, and the Arts. It is located on a 751-acre campus between Kenosha and Racine in southeastern Wisconsin—30 miles from Milwaukee and 60 miles from Chicago.

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Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 3,947
Established in 1968
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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751-acre, suburban campus in Kenosha (population: 99,877), 30 miles from Milwaukee. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Milwaukee. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

University of Wisconsin—Parkside
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI
53141

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
18%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
39%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
12%
Top 1/4
36%
Top 1/2
74%
Bottom 1/2
26%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,107
Declined 786
Total Received 2,893

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

79%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,610

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,855
Housing $5,072
Food $3,019
Additional fees $5,164
Books & supplies $590
Total $21,700
Average Financial Aid - $7,610
Total with Avg. Aid $14,090

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $7,816,399
State $3,684,924
Institutional $26,269
Other external $380,054
Total $11,907,646

Non-need-based

Federal
State $31,292
Institutional $347,756
Other external $529,774
Total $908,822

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 262 595-2574
F: 262 595-2216
finaid@uwp.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

rugby

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, dance, disc golf, field hockey, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Digital Arts yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Resources Management yes
Information Technology yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Molecular Biology yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Sustainability Studies yes yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Management
  2. Criminal Justice
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,947

total students

86%

in-state

14%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

82%

3,236
students

Female
56%
1,807

Male
44%
1,429

18%

711
students

Female
53%
379

Male
47%
332

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

74%

2,394
students

Female
55%
1,317

Male
45%
1,077

26%

842
students

Female
58%
490

Male
42%
352

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
19%
Hispanic/Latino
62%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 54
Countries most often represented China
Germany
India
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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