University of Wisconsin - Parkside: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2473 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #702 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #642 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #1 of 2 | In Kenosha |
| #905 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 3,184
- Graduates
- 741
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.uwp.edu
University of Wisconsin - Parkside Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 71% | 79% |
| Applicants | 2,649 | 1,168 | 1,477 |
| Admissions | 1,997 | 834 | 1,160 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 487 | 226 | 260 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 35 | 13 | 22 |
1,825 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
973 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
153 or 29%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Wisconsin - Parkside are 17-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2318 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 774 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 340 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 204 (5%) |
| Asian | 141 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 97 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 42 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,598
- Students receiving aid
- 81%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,978 | $8,892 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,978 | $8,892 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,137 | $19,519 |
| Fee in-district | $1,292 | $1,292 |
| Fee in-state | $1,292 | $1,292 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,292 | $1,292 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 850 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,413 |
| Room charge | $5,149 |
| Meal charge | $3,264 |
University of Wisconsin - Parkside majors
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has granted 618 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 272 master's across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Wisconsin - Parkside.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 90 | 193 | |
| Psychology, General | 80 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 39 | 19 | |
| Communication, General | 30 | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 40 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 36 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 33 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 27 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 22 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 19 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 17 | ||
| Sociology, General | 17 | ||
| Digital Arts | 16 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 13 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 12 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 11 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 9 | 1 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Information Technology | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Geography | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 2 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 1 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 27 | 618 | 272 |
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 39% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has published 2,918 scientific papers with 56,110 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Chemistry, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 40 | 382 |
| 1994 | 26 | 346 |
| 1995 | 38 | 404 |
| 1996 | 29 | 403 |
| 1997 | 38 | 430 |
| 1998 | 47 | 485 |
| 1999 | 35 | 516 |
| 2000 | 36 | 579 |
| 2001 | 42 | 592 |
| 2002 | 68 | 835 |
| 2003 | 67 | 857 |
| 2004 | 53 | 871 |
| 2005 | 79 | 995 |
| 2006 | 70 | 1110 |
| 2007 | 77 | 1083 |
| 2008 | 58 | 1352 |
| 2009 | 71 | 1418 |
| 2010 | 64 | 1504 |
| 2011 | 104 | 1647 |
| 2012 | 99 | 1769 |
| 2013 | 67 | 1939 |
| 2014 | 74 | 1966 |
| 2015 | 87 | 2215 |
| 2016 | 75 | 2125 |
| 2017 | 77 | 2306 |
| 2018 | 75 | 2657 |
| 2019 | 68 | 3095 |
| 2020 | 100 | 3175 |
| 2021 | 79 | 3178 |
| 2022 | 89 | 3274 |
| 2023 | 70 | 3366 |
| 2024 | 72 | 3233 |
| 2025 | 54 | 2635 |
Notable alumni
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Darren Elkins
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Darren Elkins is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competes in the Featherweight division.
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Linda Ham
- Born in
-
United States - Biography
-
Linda Ham is a former Constellation Program Transition and Technology Infusion Manager at NASA. She was formerly the program integration manager in the NASA Space Shuttle Program Office and acting manager for launch integration. In this position, she chaired the mission management team for all shuttle flights between 2001 and 2003, including shuttle mission STS-107 that ended with the catastrophic destruction of Columbia upon its planned reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
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John Antaramian
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
John Martin Antaramian is an American businessman and Democratic politician from Kenosha, Wisconsin. He has served a total of 24 years as mayor of Kenosha, having been in office from 1992 to 2008 and again from 2016 to 2024. He also represented Kenosha for 10 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, from 1983 to 1993.
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John Nichols
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
John Harrison Nichols is an American journalist and author. He is the executive editor of the liberal and progressive The Nation and associate editor of The Capital Times magazines. Nichols co-authored "It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism" with Senator Bernie Sanders, which became a New York Times Best Seller. Other books authored or co-authored by Nichols include The Genius of Impeachment and The Death and Life of American Journalism.
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Robert Wirch
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Robert W. Wirch is an American Democratic politician from Kenosha County, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 22nd Senate district since 1997. He previously served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, from 1993 to 1997, and served on the Kenosha County Board of Supervisors before that.
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James Kreuser
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
James E. "Jim" Kreuser is an American politician and former County Executive for Kenosha County, Wisconsin, serving from 2008 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Kenosha in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 15 years (1993–2008) and was the Assembly Minority Leader from 2003 through 2008.
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Charles B. Green
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Charles Bruce Green is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Air Force and was the twentieth Surgeon General of the United States Air Force.
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Alex Pettit
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 60)
- Biography
-
Alex Pettit is an American public administration official who held office as Chief Technology Officer for the State of Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology. Pettit was formerly the chief information officer for the State of Oregon. As State CIO, Pettit worked in the Department of Administrative Services and was responsible for all information and telecommunication systems for all state agencies.
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Benjamin T. Cable
- Occupations
- husbandry workerpolitician
- Biography
-
Benjamin Taylor Cable was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1891 to 1893.
General info
| Alternative names | UWP |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1968 |
| Colors | green, black, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 396 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 Wood Rd Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53144 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 100,000 |
| Phone | 2625952345 |