University of Wisconsin - Whitewater: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1750 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #482 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #435 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #316 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 65 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 9,367
- Graduates
- 1,712
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uww.edu
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 81% | 83% |
| Applicants | 9,448 | 4,525 | 4,923 |
| Admissions | 7,783 | 3,679 | 4,104 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,042 | 1,116 | 926 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 47 | 26 | 21 |
3,919 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,200 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,503 or 72%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8957 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 909 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 480 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 284 (3%) |
| Asian | 233 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 99 (0.9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 78 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (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
- $4,187
- Students receiving aid
- 85%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,519 | $8,436 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,519 | $8,436 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,694 | $18,516 |
| Fee in-district | $1,345 | $1,149 |
| Fee in-state | $1,345 | $1,149 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,345 | $1,149 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,168 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,309 |
| Room charge | $4,517 |
| Meal charge | $2,792 |
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater majors
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has granted 2,054 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 582 master's across 19 programs, and 13 doctorate degrees in Business Administration and Management, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 90 | 288 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 220 | |||
| Finance, General | 163 | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 169 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 125 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 102 | 13 | ||
| Communication, General | 87 | 9 | ||
| Psychology, General | 94 | |||
| Social Work | 60 | 30 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 86 | |||
| Accounting | 81 | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 35 | 42 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 70 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 69 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 61 | |||
| Criminology | 55 | |||
| Office Management and Supervision | 52 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 50 | |||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 48 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 45 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 44 | |||
| Journalism | 44 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 43 | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 22 | 19 | ||
| Music, General | 35 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 34 | |||
| Digital Arts | 32 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 29 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 27 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | |||
| Environmental Science | 25 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | |||
| School Psychology | 24 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 23 | |||
| History, General | 23 | |||
| Business Analytics | 11 | 9 | ||
| Driver and Safety Teacher Education | 16 | |||
| Economics, General | 16 | |||
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 14 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | |||
| Sociology, General | 13 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 11 | |||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 11 | |||
| Geography | 10 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 10 | |||
| Public Administration | 8 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 7 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 6 | |||
| Education, Other | 5 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 | |||
| Women's Studies | 5 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Japanese Studies | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Legal Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 220 | 2,054 | 582 | 13 |
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 37% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 58% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has published 4,282 scientific papers with 76,628 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Psychology, Business, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 36 | 80 |
| 1992 | 44 | 112 |
| 1993 | 52 | 126 |
| 1994 | 50 | 127 |
| 1995 | 55 | 160 |
| 1996 | 53 | 181 |
| 1997 | 69 | 220 |
| 1998 | 74 | 274 |
| 1999 | 59 | 270 |
| 2000 | 63 | 371 |
| 2001 | 89 | 413 |
| 2002 | 74 | 570 |
| 2003 | 73 | 694 |
| 2004 | 87 | 806 |
| 2005 | 105 | 973 |
| 2006 | 84 | 1178 |
| 2007 | 124 | 1590 |
| 2008 | 121 | 1723 |
| 2009 | 116 | 2299 |
| 2010 | 130 | 2533 |
| 2011 | 144 | 2847 |
| 2012 | 171 | 3382 |
| 2013 | 156 | 3765 |
| 2014 | 193 | 4004 |
| 2015 | 198 | 3951 |
| 2016 | 187 | 4162 |
| 2017 | 146 | 4053 |
| 2018 | 178 | 4440 |
| 2019 | 166 | 4947 |
| 2020 | 204 | 5655 |
| 2021 | 173 | 6152 |
| 2022 | 168 | 6470 |
| 2023 | 153 | 5854 |
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater alumni
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John Belushi
- Occupations
- comedianfilm actormusicianwritervoice actor
- Biography
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John Adam Belushi was an American comedian, actor, and musician. He was one of the seven original cast members of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL). Throughout his career, Belushi had a personal and artistic partnership with his fellow SNL star Dan Aykroyd, whom he met while they were both working at Chicago's Second City comedy club.
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Reince Priebus
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Reinhold Richard "Reince" Priebus is an American lawyer and politician who served as chairman of the Republican National Committee from 2011 to 2017 and as White House chief of staff during the first six months of Donald Trump's presidency.
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AzMarie Livingston
- Occupations
- television actormodelfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Ashley Marie "AzMarie" Livingston is an American fashion model, actress, singer and DJ who rose to fame after appearing on America's Next Top Model: British Invasion in 2012. Livingston was cast to play the role of Chicken on the Fox show Empire.
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Jake Kumerow
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Jake Anthony Kumerow is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Illinois and UW–Whitewater, and was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, New Orleans Saints, and Buffalo Bills.
General info
| Alternative names | UWW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1868 |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,127 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 W Main St Whitewater, Wisconsin, 53190-1790 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 2624721234 |