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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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Rating

Public

Type

5,031

Students

$14,568

Tuition

66%

Acceptance

#1679

Ranking

Midsize Suburb

Campus Setting

Kenosha, WI

900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a small public college located in Kenosha, WI ranked 39th in Wisconsin. It has a total of 4,671 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, with a 65.82% acceptance rate. University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers 70 different majors and is best known for its Molecular Biology, Medical Records Administration, and Digital Arts programs (nationally ranked 29th, 41st, and 47th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,298 for students from Wisconsin and $14,568 for those from out-of-state, University of Wisconsin-Parkside is reasonably priced. 36.81% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, employment. After college, alumni go on to make about $39,900 per year, which is 4% less than the national median.
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Cost

$15,691
Above Average

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

$15,691

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$27,995

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$22,044

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

66%Acceptance
Less Selective

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

66%

National

69%
Sat

0 - 0

0% of students submit

Admissions Yield

44%

ACT

16 - 23

88% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$50

Application Website

https://apply.wisconsin.edu/

Students

4,671Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

93%

Part-Time

7%
Male

46%

In-state

83%

Female

54%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

19%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
18% Business Administration and Management, General10% Psychology, General8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies65% Others

18% Business Administration and Management, General

10% Psychology, General

8% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

65% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

18%

146 Graduates

Psychology, General

10%

80 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

8%

64 Graduates

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

6%

47 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

45 Graduates

Communication, General

5%

43 Graduates

Accounting

5%

41 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

4%

34 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

3%

29 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors19:119:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

19

Number of Library Books

215,948

Academic Spend per Student

$6,763

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

72%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$30,000/Year

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

$30,000

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$30,000

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$39,900

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

36%