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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI · Rural · 2,844 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Kenosha, WI, 53144 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
21 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$18,199
Out-of-state COA
$27,358
Avg net price
$11,772
Room & board
$8,750
In-state tuition
$8,270
Out-of-state tuition
$17,429
Books & supplies
$1,404/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,425
$30–48k
$7,592
$48–75k
$11,241
$75–110k
$15,071
$110k+
$17,917
Admissions
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 1725
English 1625
Math 1623

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
40%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
44%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
34%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
23%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,154
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,129
Median debt
$20,492
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$25,675
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,261
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$42,730
Independent students
23%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
19%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
21%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,154
10 years after entry
$51,129
Business Administration, Management and Operations106
Psychology, General87
Criminal Justice and Corrections50
Computer and Information Sciences, General47
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other42
Biology, General33
Communication and Media Studies29
Accounting and Related Services28
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness27
Marketing22
Natural Resources Conservation and Research20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft19
English Language and Literature, General18
Sociology16
Visual and Performing Arts, General15
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Institutional
Endowment
$17M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
72%
Avg faculty salary
$8,388/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,443
Federal loan rate
36%

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