Overview
Enrollment
Located between Milwaukee and Chicago in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside occupies a 700-acre campus with extensive natural areas and walking trails. Established in 1968 as part of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Parkside offers undergraduate and select master's degree programs, with notable strengths in business, natural sciences, and criminal justice. The campus features modernist architecture typical of its founding era, including the main complex of interconnected academic buildings centered around Wyllie Hall. As a primarily commuter institution, the university maintains several residence halls that house a portion of the student body, while competing in NCAA Division II athletics as the Rangers.
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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#962 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#394 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#13 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#47 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 | $590 |
| Other Fees | $1,273 |
| Room and Board | $8,286 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,164 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,895 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $590 |
| Other Fees | $1,273 |
| Room and Board | $8,286 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,164 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,537 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025