University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — College Profile

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Location

Whitewater, WI, 53190-1790 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MKE · Milwaukee

43 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$18,719

Out-of-state COA

$28,819

Avg net price

$14,158

Room & board

$8,090

In-state tuition

$8,616

Out-of-state tuition

$18,716

Books & supplies

$300/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$8,440

$30–48k

$8,752

$48–75k

$11,176

$75–110k

$16,551

$110k+

$18,229

Admissions

Admit rate

86%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1050

ACT midpoint

Composite 17–24

English 16–23

Math 17–24

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Essay Requirements

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

62%

1st-yr retention

78%

Transfer-out rate

Consumer completion

65%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

64%

Transferred

22%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

13%

Median earnings (6yr)

$47,909

Median earnings (10yr)

$55,356

Median debt

$23,188

Monthly loan payment

$246

Debt range (25th–75th)

$7,632–$27,873

Debt (90th percentile)

$34,059

Student Body

Men 51%Women 49%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

25%

First-generation

30%

Median family income

$70,028

Independent students

12%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

10%

Race & ethnicity

White

78%

Hispanic

10%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$47,909

10 years after entry

$55,356

Finance and Financial Management Services198

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods180

Business Administration, Management and Operations175

Marketing158

Psychology, General97

Business/Commerce, General95

Communication and Media Studies85

Accounting and Related Services76

Biology, General72

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas61

Social Work57

Computer and Information Sciences, General47

Human Resources Management and Services40

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians39

Special Education and Teaching37

Criminology37

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Institutional

Endowment

$45M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Full-time faculty

95%

Avg faculty salary

$9,017/mo

Instructional spend/student

$8,065