Overview
Enrollment
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public institution established in 1968, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, roughly an hour's drive south of Milwaukee and near the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. The suburban campus spans 700 acres, featuring a mix of modern and Brutalist architecture, and provides a variety of on-campus housing options for students. Academically, UW-Parkside offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in natural sciences, social sciences, and business. The university is classified as having moderate selectivity in its admissions process. While not renowned nationally for its athletics, the university participates in NCAA Division II sports, representing as the Parkside Rangers.
In the most recent statistical year 2,893 prospective students applied, and 2,107 were granted admission. Of those admitted 442 enrolled in the school. 2,545 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,402 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $6,298 plus fees of $1,168. Parkside is ranked 965 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Parkside is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Parkside within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#965 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#397 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#48 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.31 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $630 |
| Other Fees | $1,168 |
| Room and Board | $7,966 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,118 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,180 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $630 |
| Other Fees | $1,168 |
| Room and Board | $7,966 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,118 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,450 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240374 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Parkside.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin Parkside GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.