University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1868Distant townSEVP certified

About

The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (UW–Whitewater or UWW) is a public university in Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. As of fall 2024, the university offers 47 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs and enrolls approximately 11,000 students. Approximately 1,400 faculty and staff are employed by the university, and the student body consists of individuals from about 40 US states and 30 countries. UW–Whitewater operates the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County, a two-year branch campus in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$19,147
Estimated total for international students: US$29,311
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$9,047
Total cost for in-state students: US$19,211

Net price calculatoruww.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 9,405
Graduate students: 1,662
International undergraduates: 0%
Students per teacher: 21 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 86%
ACT: 17–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 56%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$59,084

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (113)

Bachelor's degrees51 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesArea StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminologyData AnalyticsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees23 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementData AnalyticsEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignFinance and Financial Management ServicesMarketingPublic HealthSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Associate's degrees1 subject

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate certificates20 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyHistoryIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematics and Computer ScienceMusicPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationSociologySpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesVisual and Performing Arts, General

Graduate certificates16 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionFinance and Financial Management ServicesGerontologyMarketingMathematicsPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.