University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About University of Wisconsin-Parkside
The University of Wisconsin–Parkside (UW Parkside or UWP) is a public university in Somers, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and has 4,644 students, 161 full-time faculty, and 89 lecturers and part-time faculty. The university offers 33 undergraduate majors and 11 master's degrees in 22 academic departments. UW–Parkside is one of two universities in the UW System not named for the city in which it is located, the other being UW–Stout. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. UW–Parkside is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II for athletics. The athletic program is branded as the Parkside Rangers, and its teams wear forest green, black, and white. The Rangers compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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75%
Acceptance
$11,772
Net price
2,844
Enrollment
40%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
75%
Acceptance rate
1,090
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,772
Average net price
$8,270
In-state tuition
$17,429
Out-of-state tuition
$8,750
Room & board
$1,404
Books & supplies
$18,199
Total cost of attendance
35%
Students receiving Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
$20,492
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$51,129
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,154
Median earnings (6 yrs)
40%
Graduation rate
69%
Retention rate
79%
Earn more than a HS grad
$8,443
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,844
Total enrollment
19%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
41%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Wisconsin-Parkside FAQ
Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside a public or private school?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public institution located in Kenosha, WI.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an acceptance rate of 75%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Parkside cost?
The average annual net price at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $11,772 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $8,270 in-state and $17,429 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
About 40% of students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Wisconsin-Parkside students earn a median of $51,129 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
Admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside have an average SAT score of 1,090 and an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside enrolls about 2,844 students.
Campus
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