University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,346
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, UWW is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that UWW is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UWW boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,730

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,602

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 60 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater received on average $4,159 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,159

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	512	25%	$4,352	$2,228,180
Other Federal Grant	863	43%	$3,573	$3,083,717
State Grant/Scholarships	590	29%	$2,299	$1,356,569
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	284	14%	$1,925	$546,742
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,199	60%	$4,159	$4,987,028

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students is 63.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.4%.

63.5%

asian 34.4% 11 students
African American 38.6% 27 students
white 64.8% 1,050 students
hispanic 53.2% 83 students
International Students 84.2% 16 students
Mixed Race 69.9% 193 students

Sport Conferences

Football Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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