University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,978

6.02% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$10,234

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

75.4%

2,649 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,925

63.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

40.4%

244 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a higher education institution located in Kenosha County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Parkside were General Business Administration & Management (193 degrees awarded), Sport & Fitness Management (19 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (17 degrees).

In 2024, 1,076 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (700 degrees), 3.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (185 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $6,978, which is $−17,022 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $6,978, which is $17,022 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,234.

In 2024, 50% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Parkside received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,978

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was $6,978. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $−17,022 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,234

2024 Value

16.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Wisconsin-Parkside had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,234. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Parkside grew by 16.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,286

Room and Board

$590

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was of $8,286 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.02% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $590. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.35% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Parkside received 2,649 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 32.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,649 applicants, 1,997 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,925 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2024.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an overall enrollment yield of 26.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,997

Accepted Out of 2,649

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside was 75.4% (1,997 admissions from 2,649 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 32.3%, while admissions declined by 29.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Parkside had a total enrollment of 3,925 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 2,482 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,443. This means that 63.2% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.1% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.66% Black or African American, 5.2% Two or More Races, 3.59% Asian, and 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.3%), followed by White Male (26.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.5%), followed by White Male (16.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,925 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 2,482 and the part-time enrollment is 1,443. This means that 63.2% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Wisconsin-Parkside had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,318 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
774 enrolled students
Black or African American
340 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 59.1% White, 19.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.66% Black or African American, 5.2% Two or More Races, 3.59% Asian, and 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 42 students (1.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 90 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is white (700 degrees awarded). There were 3.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (185 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is General Business Administration & Management (193 degrees awarded), followed by Sport & Fitness Management (19 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (17 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (60 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), and Communications (49 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are Accountants & auditors (1,054,734 people), Other managers (972,190 people), Financial managers (570,669 people), Chief executives & legislators (479,945 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (374,909 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (60 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), Communications (49 degrees), Psychology (99 degrees), and Business (370 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (60 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (16 degrees), Communications (49 degrees), Psychology (99 degrees), and Business (370 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are Elementary & secondary schools (1,093,355 people), Computer Systems Design (739,963 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (683,382 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (635,272 people), and Banking & related activities (509,995 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities

Most Common (2024)

27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

493

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

583

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 493 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, which is 0.846 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (583).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 148 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.03 times more than the 143 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 143 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.966 times less than the 148 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Parkside completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
700 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
185 degrees awarded
Black or African American
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is white (700 degrees awarded). There were 3.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (185 degrees).

1.12% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
439 degrees awarded
White Female
417 degrees awarded
White Female
406 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is white female (439 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (417 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an endowment valued at nearly $17.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.04M (6.05%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Parkside had a total salary expenditure of 82.8M. University of Wisconsin-Parkside employs 50 Associate professors, 35 Assistant professors and 22 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are Male Associate professor (28), Female Associate professor (22), and Female Assistant professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 59 employees, Management, with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

Endowment

$17.2M

2024 Endowment

21.8%

growth from 2023

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an endowment valued at about $17.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Parkside grew 21.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$30.8M

2024 Salaries

4.3%

decline from 2023

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Parkside paid a median of $30.8M in salaries, which represents 37.2% of their overall expenditure ($82.8M) and a 4.3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.02% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.67% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$9.87M

Instructional Salaries

130

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Parkside paid a total of $9.87M to 130 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Parkside were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees, Management with 47 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees.

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