University of Wisconsin Parkside: Review & Facts

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University of Wisconsin Parkside is a medium four-year, public school with 3,950 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1968 and is one of the 6 colleges and schools located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

University of Wisconsin Parkside will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
46
University of Wisconsin Parkside follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, Computer Science, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Wisconsin Parkside is fair at 71% (close to Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin Parkside is low - 41%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin Parkside is decent - 17:1. Read more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is slightly high - $14,600 annually. The additional fees at University of Wisconsin Parkside (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,200, which makes it a total of $15,800 annually.

Read the details about University of Wisconsin Parkside additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,893 applications were submitted and 2,107 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

University of Wisconsin Parkside might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at University of Wisconsin Parkside in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,900
Medium
University of Wisconsin Parkside offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Wisconsin Parkside, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
University of Wisconsin Parkside offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, about $4,900 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Wisconsin Parkside. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Wisconsin Parkside seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Wisconsin Parkside Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Wisconsin Parkside
900 Wood Rd
Kenosha, Wisconsin
53144, USA
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