Overview



University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a 4-year public school in southeast Wisconsin and part of the UW system. UW Whitewater is home to five colleges conferring undergraduate degrees in more than 50 majors and 119 minors. Additionally, UW Whitewater regularly sends one of the largest student groups to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research each year. For sports fans, UW Whitewater fields 20 varsity teams as well as men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball squads known as the Warhawks.
Acceptance Rate:
82%
Average Net Price:
$15,249
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1105
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $8,250 |
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. | $17,916 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $7,770 |
Books and Supplies | $300 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,772
$30k - $48k
$9,455
$48k - $75k
$14,071
$75k - $110k
$17,079
$110k+
$17,851
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: uwwfao@uww.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
69%
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. 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.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,187
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,474
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,357
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
28%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2240
61%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,474
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.
$20,650,168
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,229,899
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.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,212
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.
$18,500
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.
$228
Students receiving federal loans
53%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,967
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,025
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
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
9448
Students Applied
91%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
642
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | |
Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
72%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1105
0
1600
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
12%
3.50 - 3.74
23%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
22%
2.50 - 2.99
23%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
9
Top 25%
28
Top 50%
66
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
158
$30k - $48k
128
$48k - $75k
194
$75k - $110k
223
$110k+
363
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: uwwadmit@uww.edu
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,079
Total Number of Undergrads
9,367
0
100
38%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1Non 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
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
39%
20-39 Students
50%
40-99 Students
9%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
61
Majors
A B M D
A B M D | |
---|---|
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ |
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
EDUCATION | |
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
HISTORY | |
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
PSYCHOLOGY | |
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
50%
US National: 44%50%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
84%
Out-Of-State Students
16%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
38
Countries Represented
22
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
9%
White
81%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
30%
Student Organizations
222
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
37%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
44%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Warhawks
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conference
Total Male Athletes
328
Total Female Athletes
266
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
4
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,800
Top 5 Cities
Milwaukee
Madison
Beloit
Chicago
Oshkosh
Top 5 Employers
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Northwestern Mutual
Kohl's
American Family Insurance
Aurora Health Care
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Education
Finance
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.
$18,500
Loan Default Rate
6%
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.
$228
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingWhitewater has a great environment for learning. Class sizes can range from a small number of students to a lecture hall but you are usually able to find classes where you can choose whether or not you want a small or large class size. Most professors know their subjects really well. Occasionally you will come across some who teach a class that is not their specialty and then it is hard to learn because they don’t know what they are talking about. But in general, the professors at Whitewater are very competent and try to be as helpful as they can if a student does not understand something.
Rachel from Waukesha, WI
The campus is focused on teaching you the skills you need to get a job. The focus is always looking forward to what you can use. Many of the college of business professors maintain employment outside of the university to stay current with industry standards and practices. This is VERY helpful.
Ryan from Sheboygan Falls, WI
At Whitewater, I have learned many things in each of my classes that I truly believe I can actually carry with me for the rest of my life. The classes I've taken for my major have helped me to learn what I need to learn in order to be successful in my future. I have not heard of any other college that prepares their students more than the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does. I have learned more than I ever imagined I would.
Annie from Jackson, WI
I'm a music education major, and I feel my professors could answer any question I have in a way I could understand it and get the most out of their answer. All of my professors, not just in the music department, are very conscientious, professional, but also relatable.
Emilee from Saint Francis, WI
I have personally never learned so much in my life. This school is an amazing place to learn, no matter where you are in the campus. The classes are amazing, my personal favorite this past semester being Astronomy 101, I learned so many incredible facts in this class, and I had a lot of fun just taking it too. But lets face it, I didn't learn everything in the classes. A lot of what I learned also took place outside of the class room. When I became involved in activities all over the campus and really worked at all of them, I began to improve on my time management skills, communication skills, and plainly: my people skills. When you go out to get active and get involved in this campus, I guarantee you that you will learn a lot more than you could in any class room. And let me tell you, Whitewater is an amazing campus to learn, both in and out of the class room!!
Joshua from Plymouth, WI
Very good education and excellent, hands on teachers. Small campus with a large campus feel. Lots of places for study and play--you should not be bored on this campus!
Rebecca from Whitewater, WI
Whitewater definitely offers a great curriculum! The introduction classes even offer a great deal of information and really get in depth with the subject you're studying. The professors are very approachable and any questions you have will definitely be answered. Class sizes are relatively small so you have a chance to get to know your professor and you're not just a number!
Jamie from Muskego, WI
The campus in my opinion is very big and nice. Meeting some of the students they say that it is a great school, that it has helped them a lot, and they really love it. There are also a plethora of people, things to do, opportunity to run into new experiences.
Juwonna from Milwaukee, WI
The University Of Wisconsin- Whitewater to me is the best school in the state of Wisconsin. Whitewater has the best business program then any college in the state of Wisconsin. Whitewater is also a place were the people is friendly and it also has a nice and clam atmosphere for college students and people who want the best place to raise a family.
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