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University of Wisconsin Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Overview

Enrollment

3,947
University of Wisconsin Parkside overview
Location Kenosha, Wisconsin
Online uwp.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban
University of Wisconsin Parkside overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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

3/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

2/10

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.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
University of Wisconsin Parkside overview
ACT 17/23
GPA 3.31

Applications Accepted

72.8% 
University of Wisconsin Parkside overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Wisconsin Resident Tuition

$6,298
In State Costs for University of Wisconsin Parkside
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

$14,568
Out of State Costs for University of Wisconsin Parkside
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

28% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Wisconsin Parkside students
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.

Last updated February 24, 2024