UW - Parkside Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 75.39%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,270
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,429
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UW - Parkside:
- Total Enrollment: 3,925, including 973 online students
- 3,184 Undergraduate, 741 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.6% men, 55.4% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 40%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 69%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 84 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 12 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
UW - Parkside Overview
University of Wisconsin-Parkside (UW - Parkside) is a four-year, public school located in Kenosha, WI. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The UW - Parkside's tuition & fees is $8,270 for Wisconsin residents and $17,429 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 50% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,272.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,925 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
UW - Parkside's acceptance rate is 75.39% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.14%.
UW - Parkside ranked 109th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 23rd in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $8,270 for in-state students and $17,429 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,184 for in-state students and $20,811 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,707 for Wisconsin residents and $18,414 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,735 for Wisconsin residents and $21,999 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,270 | $17,429 |
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| Graduate | $10,184 | $20,811 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,707 | $18,414 |
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| Graduate | $10,735 | $21,999 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UW - Parkside
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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