University Of Wisconsin-Parkside
Location and Contact Information
900 Wood RdKenosha, WI 53141-2000
USA
Main Tel: (262) 595-2573
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized suburb.
Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a nationally accredited university situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin. UW-Parkside was created in 1965 by an act of the Wisconsin Legislature, and was formally established in 1968. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers several degrees and programs through its two academic divisions:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business & Technology
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside's sports department includes various men’s and women’s athletic teams. UW-Parkside is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division II. Soccer, track, basketball and baseball teams are funded by the college. Some of the university’s famous graduates are Robert Wirch, Wisconsin state senator, and Abdul Jeelani, professional basketball player.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, media, science, business and management, liberal arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Numerous part-time students.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,276 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,849 |
| Room | $ 3,800 |
| Board | $ 1,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 904 |
| Other | $ 3,622 |
Financial Aid
UW Parkside participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 75% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 44% | $6,259 |
| Institutional Grant | 10% | $3,131 |
| Federal Grant | 35% | $4,261 |
| Pell Grant | 34% | $3,497 |
| Other Federal Grant | 27% | $1,093 |
| State or Local Grant | 31% | $2,999 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 57% | $5,231 |
| Federal Loan | 57% | $5,037 |
| Other Loan | 2% | $6,038 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Wisconsin-Parkside:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester Community College | Manchester, CT | 6,649 |
| 2 | Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady, NY | 4,847 |
| 3 | Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | 5,673 |
| 4 | New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs, NM | 2,794 |
| 5 | Crafton Hills College | Yucaipa, CA | 6,071 |
| 6 | Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | 5,092 |
| 7 | Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | 6,115 |
| 8 | Alvin Community College | Alvin, TX | 4,402 |
| 9 | Northwest Florida State College | Niceville, FL | 7,463 |
| 10 | Aims Community College | Greeley, CO | 4,840 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 638 | 28 |
| Master | 32 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 76 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 42 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 56 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,167 in 2009-2010 (4,155 full-time equivalent).
About 48% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 52% of the class.
Undergrads are 62% of enrolled students and graduate students are 38%.
Students under 25 years old represent 73% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 92% Women 93% All 93%
Room and Board
UW Parkside provides on-campus housing for 1,004 of its 4,155 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Athletics
The school is in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 105 male students received the aid (men were 56% of those receiving aid) and 81 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 44% of students receiving such aid) .
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
UW Parkside offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
DESIGN
- Design and Visual Communications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- International/Global Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
MUSIC
- Music
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
- Molecular Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology