University of Wisconsin - Green Bay College Portrait
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
We're Green! From our beautiful, park-like campus to our historic focus on environmental sustainability practices, to our signature school color. We think green will look good on you, too!
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay offers a wide array of undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs and select master's level programs. UW-Green Bay emphasizes an interdisciplinary academic approach that offers opportunities for applied, hands-on learning, and stresses critical thinking and examining issues from multiple perspectives. By doing so, it prepares students for the jobs of today and tomorrow, and also prepares students to become informed, active citizens. UW-Green Bay promotes the interchange of ideas between the University and community through internships and continuing education. The University encourages teaching excellence and innovation, community service, and racial and ethnic diversity.
Living in the UW-Green Bay Community
Everyone knows that Green Bay is known for Lambeau Field and the Packers, but the city also thrives with other professional and recreational sports, high-tech industry and manufacturing, and a wide range of opportunities in the arts.
UW-Green Bay enjoys a park-like setting overlooking Lake Michigan's bay of Green Bay. At roughly one square mile, the campus is among the largest in the state. Much of the acreage is devoted to natural areas, with the central campus bordered on one side by the bay and on the other by the heavily wooded Niagara Escarpment. About 2200 students live on campus. Students find an abundance of leisure-time options, including NCAA Division I athletics and performances by big-name entertainers at the Weidner Center and Kress Events Center. Leadership opportunities exist through the Student Government Association. The student Good Times Programming Board provides social, cultural, recreational and educational programming. Students find recent Hollywood blockbusters and college classics on the popular film series, and acts including comedians, hypnotists and up-and-coming bands on the concert calendar. More than 125 clubs and organizations focus on special interests.
The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2011?
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| Total Students | 6,665 | |
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Undergraduate Snapshot
| Total Undergraduate Students | 6,445 | |
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| Gender | ||
| Women | 4,081 | 63% |
| Men | 2,364 | 37% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| American Indian / Alaskan Native | 99 | 2% |
| Asian | 190 | 3% |
| African American / Black | 61 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | <1% |
| White | 5,684 | 88% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 2% |
| International | 96 | 1% |
| Race/Ethnicity Not Reported | 39 | 1% |
| Where do UWGB undergraduates call home? | |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 93% |
| Other US States & Territories | 6% |
| Other Countries | 1% |
| How old are UWGB undergraduates? | |
| Average Age | 24 |
| Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older | 27% |
New Student Applications (Fall 2011)
New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores
Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended
| Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen | ACT | SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 - 25 | |
| Math | 20 - 25 | 450 - 560 |
| English | 20 - 25 | |
| Critical Reading | 500 - 590 |
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
| High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen | ||
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| Percent in top of graduating class Data Not Available | ||
| Average High School GPA (4-point scale) | 3.33 | |
| Percent who submitted High School GPA | 98% | |
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2011-12 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $15,292.00
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend University of Wisconsin - Green Bay varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
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Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 46% of 2011-12 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $5,555.00. 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
- 54% of 2011-12 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $5,457.00. 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 2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
UWGB Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 23 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 53% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 87% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 181 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 44% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 18% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 88% |
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Campus-based Housing
78% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
33% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is committed to maintaining for its employees, students and visitors an environment that is free from intimidation, threats and violent acts. A safe and secure environment is a fundamental prerequisite for fulfilling UW-Green Bay's mission of teaching, research and public service.
Campus Crime Statistics
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 residential
- Enrollment Profile
- Very high undergraduate
- Undergraduate Profile
- Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
- Undergraduate Instructional Program
- Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
- Graduate Instructional Program
- Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.
Student Activities and Involvement at UWGB
UW-Green Bay relies on several methods of assessing student experiences and outcomes. Locally designed surveys for New Freshman, Graduating Seniors and recent Alumni guide campus decision-making. Nationally administered surveys and assessment tests, such as the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and the College Basic Academic Subjects Exam (College BASE), put the UWGB experience into a larger context.
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
- 92% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
- 45% of seniors tutored or taught other students
- 18% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports
Active Learning Experiences
- 89% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
- 15% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
- 51% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
- 56% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
- 11% of seniors participated in study abroad
- 92% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year
Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success
- 97% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
- 76% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
- 64% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
- 93% 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
- 63% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
- 88% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
- 96% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
- 62% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class
Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas
- 66% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
- 90% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
- 36% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity
Student Satisfaction
- 79% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
- 88% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
- 83% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive
Evaluation of Experiences
Survey Administration Process
Survey Information
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay in 2010-11 | |
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| Associate's | 10 |
| Bachelor's | 1,127 |
| Master's | 61 |
| Total | 1,198 |
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| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2010-11 | |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 16% |
| Psychology, General | 11% |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 9% |
| Human Biology | 9% |
| Behavioral Sciences | 8% |
| Links to degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay |
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Student Success & Progress Rate
A 88% four-year success and progress rate means that 88% of students starting in Fall 2005 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.
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Counts for the Fall 2005 entering class shown in the graph above.
- 904 First-Time, Full-Time Students
- 366 Full-Time Transfer Students
Success & Progress Rate Table
Retention of Freshman Class
First-time students in Fall 2010 that returned for their second year: 73%
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Student Learning at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
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.
UW-Green Bay has administered the College Basic Academic Subjects Test (College BASE) since 1991 and catalogs results online.The University administered the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) to a sample of approximately 400 freshmen in fall 2009. A small sample of seniors completed the CAAP in spring 2010. The next CAAP assessment cycle is planned for the 2012-13 academic year.
Learning Assessment Examples
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.
2009 - 10 Results from the College Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP)
The Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) measures critical thinking and written communication using two test modules -- critical thinking and a writing essay. The critical thinking and writing scores are reported separately below.
Test Administration Process
Test Information
Critical Thinking Results for First-time, Full-time Students
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: 61
Senior Score: 0
CAAP score range: 40 to 80
Average ACT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 23
Senior Score: 23
Writing Essay Results for First-time, Full-time Students
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: 3
Senior Score: 0
CAAP score range: 1 to 6
Average ACT scores for tested students
Freshman Score: 23
Senior Score: 23
Critical Thinking Results for Full-time Transfer Students
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
CAAP score range: 40 to 80
Writing Essay Results for Full-time Transfer Students
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
CAAP score range: 1 to 6