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University of Wisconsin - Parkside

UW-Parkside is a proud member of the University of Wisconsin System and is centrally located in the thriving metropolitan region defined by Milwaukee, 30 miles to the north, and Chicago, 60 miles to the south. The university plays vital roles in preparing students for an enriched quality of life, and encouraging the entrepreneurship essential to regional growth. Graduates benefit from diverse opportunities with major employers, the public sector, and emerging organizations in southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois.

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Living in the Rangers Community

Graphic Silhouette of College Students

UW-Parkside fosters excellence in teaching and scholarship that promotes intellectual curiosity, lifelong learning, and the pursuit of excellence and development of the skills necessary to adapt and excel in a complex and changing world.

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The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2012?

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students 4,769
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Undergraduate Snapshot

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Total Undergraduate Students 4,601
 
Gender
Women 2,388 52%
Men 2,213 48%
 
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native 10 <1%
Asian 115 2%
African American / Black 449 10%
Hispanic 482 10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 6 <1%
White 3,278 71%
Two or More Races 154 3%
International 70 2%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported 37 1%
Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do UW-P undergraduates call home?
 
Wisconsin 87%
Other US States & Territories 11%
Other Countries 2%
 
How old are UW-P undergraduates?
Average Age 23
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older 24%
 
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New Student Applications (Fall 2012)

Of the 1,883 new freshman applicants, 57% were admitted and 66% of the admitted students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Parkside in Fall 2012.
Of the 644 transfer applicants, 94% were admitted and 63% of the admitted students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Parkside in Fall 2012.
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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen ACT
Composite 19 - 23
Math 17 - 23
English 18 - 23
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class 32%
Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class 66%
Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA 80%
Average High School GPA (4-point scale) 2.98
Percent who submitted High School GPA 93%
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Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?

Typical Undergraduate Costs for without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)

Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $15,269

Out-of-State & Other Costs

More Information

The cost to attend University of Wisconsin - Parkside varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.

How much would I pay?

Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?

Scholarships & Grants

  • <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $0. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.

Annual Need-Based Loans

  • <1% of full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $0. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.

Percent of 2011 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid

NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.

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UW-P Classes & Instructors

Classroom Environment
 
Students per Faculty 18 to 1
Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students 73%
Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students 93%
 
Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty 181
% of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female 46%
% of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color 25%
% of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study 77%
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Campus-based Housing

33% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
16% of all undergraduates live on campus

More Information

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Campus Safety

The mission of the UW Parkside Police Department is to enhance the educational mission of the University. The Department will be proactive in working with the community to maintain a high quality of life by responding to and preventing crime, promoting a safe environment and enforcing the laws while safeguarding the constitutional guarantees of all. We are committed to serving the community with integrity, impartiality, sensitivity and professionalism.

Campus Crime Statistics

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Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics

The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/

Basic Type
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
Size and Setting
Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential
Enrollment Profile
Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile
Medium full-time four-year, inclusive
Undergraduate Instructional Program
Arts & sciences plus professions, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program
Postbaccalaureate professional (business dominant)

NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.

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Student Activities and Involvement at UW-P

Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.

Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.

Group Learning Experiences

  • 89.0% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
  • 51.0% of seniors tutored or taught other students
  • 18.0% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports

Active Learning Experiences

  • 88.0% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
  • 23.0% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
  • 37.0% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
  • 50.0% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
  • 8.0% of seniors participated in study abroad
  • 90.0% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year

Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success

  • 95.0% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
  • 74.0% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
  • 67.0% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
  • 94.0% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations

Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff

  • 61.0% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
  • 85.0% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
  • 95.0% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
  • 69.0% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class

Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas

  • 67.0% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
  • 92.0% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
  • 53.0% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity

Student Satisfaction

  • 81.0% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
  • 86.0% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
  • 77.0% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive

Evaluation of Experiences

Survey Administration Process

Survey Information

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Majors and Degrees

Degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin - Parkside in 2011-12
Degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin - Parkside in 2011-12
Bachelor's 691
Master's 37
Total 728
Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2011-12
Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2011-12
 
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES. 20%
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES. 12%
SOCIAL SCIENCES. 11%
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. 9%
PSYCHOLOGY. 8%
Links to degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Links to degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Bachelor's

Master's

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Future Plans of Bachelor's Degree Recipients

Survey Response Rate: 28%

Survey Administration Process

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Student Success & Progress Rate

A 71% four-year success and progress rate means that 71% of students starting in Fall 2006 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
Counts for the Fall 2006 entering class shown in the graph above.
  • 814 First-Time, Full-Time Students
  • 236 Full-Time Transfer Students

Success & Progress Rate Table

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Retention of Freshman Class

First-time students in Fall 2011 that returned for their second year: 62%

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Student Learning at University of Wisconsin - Parkside

All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.

Learning Assessment Examples

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Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes

Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.

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