University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,244
Graduate Enrollment: 767
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Midsize (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of at least 100,000 but less than 250,000)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 74.97%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 55.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 27.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 10.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 62.6%
Black: 7.5%
Hispanic: 19.7%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 7.5%
Hispanic: 19.7%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 5.2%
Non-resident alien: 1.5%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $16,490
In-State tuition: $7,444Out-of-State tuition: $15,714
Estimated books and supplies: $600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,826 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,003 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,550 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,003 (2022)
Average Family Income: $68,181 (2017)
Median Family Income: $42,730 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 34.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 40.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,492 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $217 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,209 |
| $30k-48k | $8,337 |
| $48k-75k | $11,811 |
| $75k-110k | $15,864 |
| $110k+ | $16,240 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 18%6-year graduation rate: 42%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,492 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,751 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,102 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 58.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 39.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 43.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,907 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,996 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 14 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Chemistry. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 9 | $26,925 | $224 | $28,074 ($2,340) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 80 | $24,375 | $224 | $28,574 ($2,381) | $41,174 ($3,431) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Psychology, Other. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 64 | $20,745 | $207 | $36,505 ($3,042) | $46,689 ($3,891) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Geography and Cartography. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geography and Cartography. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Sociology. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 21 | $26,250 | $196 | $31,667 ($2,639) | $40,107 ($3,342) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 22 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 14 | $27,000 | $259 | $20,674 ($1,723) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 14 | $32,322 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 17 | $18,095 | $167 | $31,880 ($2,657) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business/Commerce, General. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 128 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 18 | $70,490 ($5,874) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 41 | $14,760 | $158 | $44,735 ($3,728) | $62,492 ($5,208) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 18 | $26,349 | $246 | $48,256 ($4,021) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 34 | $20,900 | $198 | $41,239 ($3,437) | $47,994 ($4,000) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 43 | $26,000 | $233 | $36,746 ($3,062) | $37,067 ($3,089) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 29 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 12 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer Software and Media Applications. | 3 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 15 | $29,671 ($2,473) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | $31,528 ($2,627) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 45 | $28,500 | $218 | $32,234 ($2,686) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 42 | $25,349 | $219 | $31,098 ($2,592) | $62,261 ($5,188) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Area Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Communication and Media Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Philosophy. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $66,699Full time faculty: 69%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $10,811,318 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $14,534,690 (2022)