University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1968Rural, near a citySEVP certified

About

The University of Wisconsin–Parkside (UW Parkside or UWP) is a public university in Somers, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and has 4,644 students, 161 full-time faculty, and 89 lecturers and part-time faculty. The university offers 33 undergraduate majors and 11 master's degrees in 22 academic departments. UW–Parkside is one of two universities in the UW System not named for the city in which it is located, the other being UW–Stout. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. UW–Parkside is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II for athletics. The athletic program is branded as the Parkside Rangers, and its teams wear forest green, black, and white.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$18,275
Estimated total for international students: US$27,843
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$8,658
Total cost for in-state students: US$18,226

Net price calculatoruwp.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: 2,844
Graduate students: 741
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 20 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 75%
ACT: 17–25

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 41%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$57,115

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

Programmes (84)

Bachelor's degrees41 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVisual and Performing Arts, General

Master's degrees13 subjects

Biology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability Studies

Associate's degrees1 subject

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Undergraduate certificates26 subjects

ArcheologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDesign and Applied ArtsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPsychology, OtherPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSociologyVisual and Performing Arts, GeneralVisual and Performing Arts, Other

Graduate certificates3 subjects

Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherSustainability Studies

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