UW Whitewater

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

800 W Main St, Whitewater, United States
All photos (10)
  • Total Documents
    439
  • Class Notes
    334
  • Textbook Notes
    49
  • Study Guides
    56
  • Currently Enrolled
    571
  • Previously Enrolled
    1,090

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.

  • Institution Type

    Public

  • Undergraduate Students

    • Undergraduate Students:11,128
    • Men:5,638 Men (50.7%)
    • Women:5,490 Women (49.3%)

Location

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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

SubjectRequired UnitsRecommended Units
English
4
-
Mathematics
3
4
Science
3
4
Foreign Language
-
2
Social Studies
3
4
History
-
-
Academic Electives
4
-

Examinations Required

ExamRequiredScores 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/TestStatusScores 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
uwwadmit@uww.edu

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
Available

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.

FactorImportance
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
uwwfao@uww.edu
Website
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator Url
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 RequiredFiling 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)

FactorOfferedScholarships Given
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross-Country Running
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving
Tennis
Track And Field
Volleyball
Wrestling

Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)

SportOfferedScholarships 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)