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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI 4 year Public
Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 851
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 75%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that University of Wisconsin-Parkside is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Wisconsin-Parkside do not continue their studies after the first year.

  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,444

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,714

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside received on average $5,795 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,795
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 175 34% $4,668 $816,947
Other Federal Grant 208 40% $4,859 $1,010,631
State Grant/Scholarships 187 36% $2,529 $472,992
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 78 15% $2,525 $196,977
Total Grant & Scholarships 290 56% $5,795 $1,680,600

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside students is 41.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.7%.

41.5%

  • asian 73.3% 11 students
  • African American 29.1% 16 students
  • white 43.8% 168 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 33 students
  • International Students 80.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 37.5% 9 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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