Overview
Student Population
Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,048 prospective students applied, and 1,358 were granted admission. Of those admitted 541 enrolled in the school. 3,109 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,343 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $6,298 plus fees of $1,146. Parkside is ranked 848 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
Parkside is rated within the lower 29% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Parkside within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#848 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#369 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
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.21 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $1,146 |
| Room and Board | $7,726 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,114 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,884 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $1,146 |
| Room and Board | $7,726 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,114 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,154 |
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% |
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.