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University of Wisconsin Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Overview

Enrollment

3,947
University of Wisconsin Parkside overview
Location Kenosha, Wisconsin
Online uwp.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize Suburban
University of Wisconsin Parkside overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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

3/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

2/10

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 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
University of Wisconsin Parkside overview
ACT 17/23
GPA 3.31

Applications Accepted

72.8% 
University of Wisconsin Parkside overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Wisconsin Resident Tuition

$6,298
In State Costs for University of Wisconsin Parkside
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$630
Other Fees$1,168
Room and Board $7,966
Budget for Other Expenses$4,118
Total One Year Cost$20,180

Out of State Resident Tuition

$14,568
Out of State Costs for University of Wisconsin Parkside
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$630
Other Fees$1,168
Room and Board $7,966
Budget for Other Expenses$4,118
Total One Year Cost$28,450

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

28% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Wisconsin Parkside students
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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Last updated February 24, 2024