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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.
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.
| Total Students | 4,887 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Undergraduate Students | 4,766 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Women | 2,503 | 53% |
| Men | 2,263 | 47% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 9 | <1% |
| Asian | 108 | 2% |
| African American / Black | 498 | 10% |
| Hispanic | 471 | 10% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | <1% |
| White | 3,425 | 72% |
| Two or More Races | 133 | 3% |
| International | 72 | 2% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 44 | 1% |
| Where do UW-P undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 88% |
| Other US States & Territories | 11% |
| Other Countries | 1% |
| How old are UW-P undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 23 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 24% |
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT |
|---|---|
| Composite | 18 - 23 |
| Math | 17 - 23 |
| English | 17 - 23 |
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
|---|---|---|
| Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class | 30% | |
| Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class | 67% | |
| Percent of New Freshmen who submitted HS GPA | 83% | |
| Average High School GPA Data Not Available | ||
The cost to attend University of Wisconsin - Parkside varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 18 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 77% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 93% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 182 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 49% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 24% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | <1% |
40% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
18% of all undergraduates live on campus
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.
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/
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.
| Degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin - Parkside in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 703 |
| Master's | 37 |
| Total | 740 |
| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | 21% |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | 13% |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | 10% |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | 9% |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | 8% |
| Links to degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Parkside |
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First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 59%
The ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP) measures critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and written communication and reports separate scores on critical thinking and written communication.
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 109
Senior Score: 112
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average ACT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 19
Senior Score: 22
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 112
Senior Score: 115
ETS score range: 100 to 130
Average ACT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 19
Senior Score: 22
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 0
Senior Score: 0
ETS score range: 100 to 130
The increase in learning on the performance task is at or near what would be expected at an institution testing students of similar academic abilities.
Freshman Score: 0
Senior Score: 0
ETS score range: 100 to 130