Overview

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a Comprehensive institution located in Kenosha, WI, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 2000
900 Wood Road
Kenosha, WI  53141-2000
United States

Contact Mr. Shaun Keating
Executive Director of Enrollment Services
Email: admissions@uwp.edu
Phone: 262-595-2355
Fax: 262-595-2006

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-chiropractic Studies
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-nursing Studies
Pre-optometry Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Military Applied Sciences, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Environmental Chemistry
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Reserve Officer Training Corps (Jrotc, Rotc)	Associate	Bachelors
Strategic Studies
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Economics
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,024

Applied

2,840

Accepted

3,285

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,626

Females Applied

1,540

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,398

Males Applied

1,300

Males Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.14

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Minimum of 17 high school units distribution

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	540
SAT Math	543
ACT Composite	20	18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

6,978

In-state

16,137

Out-of-state

6,978

In-district

Fees

1,292

Full-time student fees

9,341

Room & board

4,974

Room only

Financial Aid

9,541

Avg. Financial Aid Package

9,396

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,634

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,980

Avg. Loan Aid

5,376

Avg. Grant Aid

7,013

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

31.47%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

9%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,285

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

16%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	20.92%
Black or African American	8.37%
White or Caucasian	58.47%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.1%
Asian	3.29%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	5.42%
Other	0.88%

Gender

Male (44.38%)

Female (55.62%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	22%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Fest, Worldfest Week and Ice Cream Social

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Habitat for Humanity, Criminal Justice Association, Next Level Gaming, Parkside Asian Organization and Active Minds

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Self-defense training

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

268

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 165

Part-time - 103

Male - 139

Female - 129