UW Whitewater
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
800 W Main St, Whitewater, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater (UW Whitewater)
About this school
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, founded in 1868, is a public, comprehensive institution. The university's career-oriented undergraduate and graduate programs offer a blend of general and professional education. Its 400-acre campus is located in Whitewater, 45 miles southeast of Milwaukee.
- www.uww.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
1,302
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:11,128
- Men:5,638 Men (50.7%)
- Women:5,490 Women (49.3%)
Location
Admission Information (UW Whitewater)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 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 recommended
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 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | May 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Not used if submitted | May 1 |
SAT Subject Tests Only | Not used if submitted | - |
| 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 | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 800 West Main Street |
City, State, Zip | Whitewater, WI 53190-1790 |
Phone | (262) 472-1440 |
Fax | (262) 472-1515 |
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 can 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 | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
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 | 83% of 5,706 applicants were admitted |
Women | 85% of 2,796 applicants were admitted |
Men | 82% of 2,910 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,014 (42%) of 4,745 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 954 (40%) of 2,366 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,060 (45%) of 2,379 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.27 |
375 And Above | 14% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 16% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 21% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 21% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 23% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 4% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 0% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 100% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 0% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 0% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 0% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 0% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 100% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 20-24 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 3% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 29% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 58% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 9% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UW Whitewater)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,662|Out-of-state: $16,235 (42.91%)
- Room & Board: - $6,492 (36.36%)
- Other Expenses: - $600 (3.36%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,100 (17.36%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline January 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 003926 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,903 (95.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,321 (69.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,254 (94.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 472 (37.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 57% |
Average Award | $7,834 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 710 (56.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,183 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,113 (88.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,716 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 417 (33.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 125 (6.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $1,961 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 7,790 (79.4%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 5,654 (72.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 5,215 (92.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,284 (43.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 62% |
Average Award | $8,582 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,364 (64.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,874 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 4,707 (90.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,491 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,157 (22.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 564 (5.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,154 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 78% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $24,948 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 10.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 8.0% |
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, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Ethnic Background, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,309 |
Academics & Instruction (UW Whitewater)
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
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
502
Part-Time Faculty
134
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 18% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 30% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 25% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 7% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 5% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% 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
- Not reported
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 - Whitewater provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
32.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
57.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
Not reported
Programs & Majors (UW Whitewater)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (56)
- Accounting
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Education, Communication/journalism, Social sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (14)
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Business Education
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Corporate and Organizational Communication
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Finance and Banking
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Psychology--General
- School Psychology
- Special Education
Campus Life (UW Whitewater)
Location & Geography
Population
14,732
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Milwaukee
Campus Size
400 acres
Weather
Temperature | 7.2 average low in January, 78.2 average high in September |
Rain | 118 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in Janesville |
Nearest Train Station | 45 mile(s) from campus in Milwaukee |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
40% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
60%
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
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Willie and Wanda Warhawk |
School Colors | Purple and white |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Bowling | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Bowling | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, wrestling |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, adult student connection, pan hellenic council, sigma alpha lambda (academic honors), cru (faith-related organization), national society of leadership and success
Sororities
5% of women participate
Fraternities
5% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
9,806
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
11,128
Women
5,490
Men
5,638
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.5% Asian
- 4.1% Black/African-American
- 6.3% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 82.8% White
- 0.1% Unknown
International Students
0.7%
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
1,302
Student Resources (UW Whitewater)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Biological Sciences114 Documents
- General Education70 Documents
- Economics63 Documents
- Mathematics35 Documents
- Chemistry34 Documents
Popular Courses
- ECON 201 - Principles Of Microeconomics (GS)Economics
- BIOLOGY 253 - Introduction To Cell BiologyBiological Sciences
- CHEM 104 - General Chemistry II (Gl)Chemistry
- BIOLOGY 141 - Introductory Biology I (Gl)Biological Sciences
- GENED 140 - Global Perspectives (GS)General Education
Popular Professors
- FeigenbaumECON 201
- Hassimi TraoreCHEM 104
- Daryle Waechter- BrullaBIOLOGY 141
- Dr.Heather PelzelBIOLOGY 253
- GimbelGENED 140
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