University of Wisconsin-Parkside
900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of University of Wisconsin-Parkside
About this school
University of Wisconsin - Parkside, founded in 1965, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 751-acre campus is located in Kenosha, in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin, 30 miles south of Milwaukee.
- www.uwp.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
140
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:4,168
- Men:1,979 Men (47.5%)
- Women:2,189 Women (52.5%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Wisconsin - Parkside is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 3 | 4 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | 3 | 4 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 4 | 7 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 900 Wood Road, Box 2000 |
City, State, Zip | Kenosha, WI 53141-2000 |
Phone | (262) 595-2355 |
Fax | (262) 595-2630 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Minimum of 17 high school units distribution required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 80% of 1,743 applicants were admitted |
Women | 79% of 968 applicants were admitted |
Men | 81% of 775 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,000 (71%) of 1,399 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 532 (69%) of 769 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 468 (74%) of 630 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.09 |
375 And Above | 8% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 14% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 18% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 31% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 11% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 510-580 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 18-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 1% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 21% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 61% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 16% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,649|Out-of-state: $15,638 (38.11%)
- Room & Board: - $7,924 (39.48%)
- Other Expenses: - $752 (3.75%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,744 (18.66%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Wisconsin - Parkside accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 005015 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 526 (83.0%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 414 (78.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 394 (95.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 61 (15.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $9,687 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 287 (72.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,660 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 12 (3.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,415 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 180 (45.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 19 (3.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,288 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,537 (78.2%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,080 (82.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,010 (96.6%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 281 (14.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 66% |
Average Award | $9,703 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,289 (64.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,311 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 105 (5.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,556 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 758 (37.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 87 (2.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,149 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 75% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $28,504 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 8.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 6.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Community Service, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children of Workers in Trades, Ethnic Background, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Veterans |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,564 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
162
Part-Time Faculty
99
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
47%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 14% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 27% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 28% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 15% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 7% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 4% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 39% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 41% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 3% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 10% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Wisconsin - Parkside provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
72.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
10.3%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
27.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
33.7%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (37)
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International Relations and Affairs
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Biological/life sciences, Psychology
Online Degrees
Molecular biology; pharmacy with Rosalind-Franklin University
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (4)
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Computer Science
- Information Science
- Molecular Biology
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
99,889
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Chicago, Milwaukee
Campus Size
700 acres
Weather
Temperature | 11.6 average low in January, 74.9 average high in September |
Rain | 125 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | Kenosha |
Nearest Train Station | 4 mile(s) from campus in Kenosha |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
19% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are not guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
81%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Ranger Bear |
School Colors | Black, green, and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Wisconsin - Parkside offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, habitat for humanity, criminal justice association, next level gaming, parkside asian organization, active minds
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
3,275
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
4,168
Women
2,189
Men
1,979
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.7% Asian
- 9.2% Black/African-American
- 16.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 66.3% White
- 0.0% Unknown
International Students
1.7% from 29 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
140