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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI, USA
Public
4 Year
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Overview

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public institution based in Somers, WI. It is a land-grant institution with a “selective” admissions process. Top fields of study include communications, sport and fitness management, and marketing. The university is home to The Rita, a venue for music, art exhibits, and theatre performances.

Acceptance Rate:
73%
Average Net Price:
$11,327
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.1
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1050

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$11,327
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,270
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$17,429
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$8,750
Books and Supplies
$1404
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$5,551
$30k - $48k
$7,109
$48k - $75k
$10,670
$75k - $110k
$14,941
$110k+
$16,329
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
31%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,523
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,304
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,549

 

Students receiving state aid
38%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2817
Students receiving federal aid
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,304
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$9,257,071
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,583,742

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
38%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,678
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,776
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
37%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,629
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,203

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
73%
Acceptance Rate
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3911
Students Applied
94%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
330
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Spring Regular DecisionJanuary 15
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
15%
27%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1050
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
510
75th
580
Reading
25th
500
75th
580
3.1
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
10%
3.50 - 3.74
13%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
31%
2.00 - 2.49
13%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
13
Top 25%
27
Top 50%
63
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
67
$30k - $48k
48
$48k - $75k
34
$75k - $110k
32
$110k+
42

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-633-3897
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,008
Total Number of Undergrads
3,263
0
100
18%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
43%
20-39 Students
44%
40-99 Students
12%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
41

Faculty Overview

0
100
58%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
 US National: 44%
56%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
15%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
22
Countries Represented
47
Ethnicity
African American
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
20%
White
60%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
41%
Student Organizations
56
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
18%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
22%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Rangers
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
154
Total Female Athletes
114
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field
  • Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,600
Top 5 Cities
Milwaukee
Chicago
Madison
Minneapolis
Phoenix
Top 5 Employers
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
AbbVie
Abbott
SC Johnson
Northwestern Mutual
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Education
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,776
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205

REVIEWS

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Marie's Review

from Milwaukee, WI

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is one of the best schools in the UW system, but is one of the most underrated of all the UW schools. The business school is excellent and has provides many opportunit...

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Rebecca's Review

from Big Bend, WI

The classes Parkside had were very well varied for the size of the campus. The class sizes were relatively small, which gave students more one-on-one time with teachers and professors. I feel that I w...

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