University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, also known as UW Oshkosh or UWO, is a public university located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in 1871 as Oshkosh State Normal School. It became part of the University of Wisconsin System in 1971. The university offers both bachelor and master degrees in more than 70 programs. UWO is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Business Administration
• College of Education & Human Services
• College of Letters & Science
• College of Nursing

UWO has an active Greek life. It is home to several student clubs and organizations. Some of them are Alpha Xi Delta, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Theta Pi, German Club, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and Nontraditional Student Organization (NTSO). The sports teams of the university are nicknamed the Titans.

University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Highlights

Where University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, fine arts, media, education and teaching, and family and social work.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

UW Oshkosh Students

The student enrollment at UW Oshkosh was 12,772 in 2007 (10,401 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 83% of enrolled students and graduate students are 17%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: UW Oshkosh participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

UW Oshkosh provides on-campus housing for 3,205 of its 10,401 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

UW Oshkosh Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. UW Oshkosh is in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

UW Oshkosh Admissions (2007)