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University of Wisconsin-Parkside Science & Tech Programs

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public institution located in Kenosha, WI. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Rankings

University of Wisconsin-Parkside appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#32 of 77	State — Wisconsin
Overall Quality	#134 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#797 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

Contact details for University of Wisconsin-Parkside can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144
Phone:	2625952345
Website:	www.uwp.edu/
Admissions:	www.uwp.edu/apply/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uwp.edu/live/offices/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

You can apply to University of Wisconsin-Parkside online at: https://apply.wisconsin.edu/

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Wisconsin-Parkside

This is what University of Wisconsin-Parkside considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an acceptance rate of 75%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

29% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranged between 17 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Wisconsin-Parkside vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,168	834	71%
Women	1,477	1,160	78%

Can I Afford University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

The average net price after aid at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $10,044. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,978
In-State Fees	$1,292
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,137
Out-of-State Fees	$1,292
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,270
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,429

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 16% of students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside receive some form of financial aid (537 students).

Approximately 50% of students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,272 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,255.

Student Loan Debt

36% of University of Wisconsin-Parkside undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,477 per year.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 946 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. University of Wisconsin-Parkside is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,951 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wisconsin-Parkside undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	91
Black or African American	250
Hispanic	631
White	1,720
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	168
Non-Resident	53

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Wisconsin	440
Illinois	60
Minnesota	4
Michigan	3
Indiana	1

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Graduate Student Diversity

745 of University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	43
Black or African American	69
Hispanic	93
White	465
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	23
Non-Resident	39

Online Learning at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

University of Wisconsin-Parkside delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,732 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside took at least one online class — of those, 367 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 93 students took at least one online class and 606 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside

University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Wisconsin-Parkside maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.