University of Wisconsin - Parkside: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2593 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #725 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #663 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #1 of 2 | In Kenosha |
| #707 of 1,385 | For Media Studies |
| Top50% | For 34 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 3,236
- Graduates
- 711
- 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 73% and is among the top 36% 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 | 73% | 71% | 74% |
| Applicants | 2,893 | 1,239 | 1,654 |
| Admissions | 2,107 | 885 | 1,222 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 428 | 191 | 237 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 6 | 8 |
1,867 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
959 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
141 or 32%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Wisconsin - Parkside are 17-24 (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 | 2487 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 728 (18%) |
| Black or African American | 285 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 189 (5%) |
| Asian | 131 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 78 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 38 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (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
- $7,098
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,298 | $8,028 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,298 | $8,028 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,568 | $17,622 |
| Fee in-district | $1,168 | $1,168 |
| Fee in-state | $1,168 | $1,168 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,168 | $1,168 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 851 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,805 |
| Room charge | $4,905 |
| Meal charge | $2,900 |
University of Wisconsin - Parkside majors
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has granted 716 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs and 268 master's across 11 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 | 112 | 209 | |
| Psychology, General | 69 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 50 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 27 | 19 | |
| Communication, General | 41 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 43 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 33 | ||
| Accounting | 32 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 23 | ||
| Sociology, General | 22 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 19 | ||
| Digital Arts | 16 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | 13 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 15 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 12 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 11 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | ||
| History, General | 9 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Geography | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 5 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 1 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 1 | ||
| Information Technology | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 11 | 716 | 268 |
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 38% | 42% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has published 2,556 scientific papers with 37,179 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 39 | 238 |
| 1992 | 37 | 237 |
| 1993 | 39 | 265 |
| 1994 | 25 | 239 |
| 1995 | 36 | 300 |
| 1996 | 27 | 301 |
| 1997 | 34 | 313 |
| 1998 | 45 | 356 |
| 1999 | 31 | 367 |
| 2000 | 31 | 383 |
| 2001 | 37 | 407 |
| 2002 | 63 | 537 |
| 2003 | 59 | 571 |
| 2004 | 52 | 585 |
| 2005 | 74 | 678 |
| 2006 | 63 | 743 |
| 2007 | 73 | 759 |
| 2008 | 55 | 986 |
| 2009 | 67 | 1035 |
| 2010 | 60 | 1105 |
| 2011 | 83 | 1269 |
| 2012 | 81 | 1318 |
| 2013 | 59 | 1488 |
| 2014 | 65 | 1517 |
| 2015 | 77 | 1658 |
| 2016 | 71 | 1606 |
| 2017 | 64 | 1641 |
| 2018 | 63 | 1937 |
| 2019 | 64 | 2251 |
| 2020 | 86 | 2311 |
| 2021 | 66 | 2369 |
| 2022 | 70 | 2356 |
| 2023 | 65 | 2399 |
Notable alumni
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Darren Elkins
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Darren Elkins is an American mixed martial artist who is currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he fights in the Featherweight division. Elkins is known for his toughness and comeback victories.
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Linda Ham
- Biography
-
Linda Ham is a former Constellation Program Transition and Technology Infusion Manager at NASA. She was formerly the program integration manager in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (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 Nichols
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
-
John Harrison Nichols is a liberal and progressive American journalist and author. He is the National Affairs correspondent for The Nation and associate editor of The Capital Times. 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 58)
- Biography
-
Alex Pettit is an American public administration official who is currently 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. In March 2014, Pettit was appointed interim CIO for Cover Oregon, the agency responsible for the implementation of the Health Care Exchange in compliance of the Affordable Care Act. Previously, Pettit was the first CIO for the State of Oklahoma, serving from April 2010 until January 2014.
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Benjamin T. Cable
- Occupations
- politicianrancher
- Biography
-
Benjamin Taylor Cable was an American 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 | 441 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 900 Wood Rd Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53144 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 100,000 |
| Phone | 2625952345 |