University of Wisconsin Whitewater: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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University of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large four-year, public school with 11,080 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1868 and is the only school located in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of Wisconsin Whitewater.

Majors
Offered
72
University of Wisconsin Whitewater implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 72 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Education, Management, Accounting and Finance, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

University of Wisconsin Whitewater student retention rate is fair at 74% (close to Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
74%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin Whitewater is average: 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin Whitewater is reasonably decent, 19:1. Find out more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is fairly high, around $15,700 a year. The additional fees at University of Wisconsin Whitewater beyond tuition are around $1,400, which totals $17,100 a year.

Read the details about University of Wisconsin Whitewater 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
82%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 9,448 applications were submitted and 7,783 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
University of Wisconsin Whitewater provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Wisconsin Whitewater, 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
F
Unsafe
University of Wisconsin Whitewater provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 4,200 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: roughly $4,500 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Wisconsin Whitewater. 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Wisconsin Whitewater seems to be a very dangerous school. The school has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Wisconsin Whitewater Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
800 W Main St
Whitewater, Wisconsin
53190-1790, USA
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