School Information

65.3
Total Cost $14,513
Total Enrollment 11,139
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 22 : 1

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

http://www.uww.edu
800 W Main St, Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190-1790
(262) 472-1234

Diversity in action: Our mission at UW-W We desire a reputation as an institution that truly values and nurtures diverse intellectual, cultural, creative and service opportunities. To accomplish that, we must promote our image as a diverse, respected and empowering institution of higher learning. We will attract and support students from all parts of the region, nation and world, sustaining optimum enrollment, retention and graduation rates for all student populations. We will create and maintain programs for intercultural or international study, research and service in every department. We will develop, attract and retain a diverse faculty and staff.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 71.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 37.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,691), and 61% receive loans ($7,025 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,028.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $8,437 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,495
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $14,068
Tuition Graduate in State $6,706
Tuition Graduate Out of State $16,771
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $14,513
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $22,086
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,963 people applied to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Of the applicants, 83.0% were admitted (82.0% male & 85.0% female ) and 43.0% accepted (45.0% male and 41.0% female)

Of the 9,730 undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 6.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 71.0% of the 1,409 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     90.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     78.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     55.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     20.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     53.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     56.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 262-472-1440
Admissions Office Email uwwadmit@uww.edu
Admissions Office Address UW-Whitewater Admissions Office Roseman Building 2060 800 West Main Street Whitewater, WI 53190-1791
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.uww.edu/admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.uww.edu/apply/index.php (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/admission.asp
Application Fee $44

In order to be accepted to University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, you should have:

  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 570
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4
Women's Studies 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 50
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 50
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 555 252
Accounting 125 79
Business Administration and Management, General 57
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 7
Business/Commerce, General 58 173
Finance, General 122
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 33
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 77
Office Management and Supervision 43
Operations Management and Supervision 33
Communication, journalism, and related programs 184 4
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 78 4
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 18
Journalism 88
Computer and information sciences and support services 29
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 29
Education 252 139
Art Teacher Education 1
Business Teacher Education 9 5
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 38
Curriculum and Instruction 40
Driver and Safety Teacher Education 8
Elementary Education and Teaching 135
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 23
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 60
Reading Teacher Education 6
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 23 31
Superintendency and Educational System Administration 8
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 29
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 29
English language and literature/letters 53
English Language and Literature, General 53
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 19
French Language and Literature 1
German Language and Literature 4
Spanish Language and Literature 14
Health professions and related clinical sciences 20 15
Communication Disorders, General 20 15
History 31
History, General 31
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9 32
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 9
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 32
Mathematics and statistics 22
Mathematics, General 22
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 14
International/Global Studies 9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Physical sciences 12
Chemistry, General 7
Physics, General 5
Psychology 68 22
Psychology, General 68
School Psychology 22
Public administration and social service professions 112
Public Administration 17
Social Work 95
Social sciences 161
Economics, General 12
Geography 20
Political Science and Government, General 38
Social Sciences, General 7
Sociology 84
Visual and performing arts 93
Art/Art Studies, General 56
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12
Music, General 25
 
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