University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,582

4.51% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,778

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.6%

3,911 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,008

65.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.8%

268 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a higher education institution located in Kenosha County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Parkside were General Business Administration & Management (203 degrees awarded), Sport & Fitness Management (21 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (20 degrees).

In 2023, 1,172 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. 52.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (800 degrees), 4.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (178 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $6,582, which is $−22,698 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,057 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $6,582, which is $22,698 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,778.

In 2023, 50% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Parkside received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,582

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was $6,582. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $−22,698 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$8,778

2023 Value

3.15%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Wisconsin-Parkside had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,778. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Parkside grew by 3.15%.

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

$7,966

Room and Board

$630

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was of $7,966 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 2.71% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $630. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5% 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

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.3% with respect to 2022, when 59% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1057 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Parkside received 3,911 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 35.2% annual growth. Out of those 3,911 applicants, 2,840 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.6% acceptance rate.

There were 4,008 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2023.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an overall enrollment yield of 19.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,840

Accepted Out of 3,911

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside was 72.6% (2,840 admissions from 3,911 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 72.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 35.2%, while admissions grew by 34.8%.

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.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Parkside had a total enrollment of 4,008 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 2,625 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,383. This means that 65.5% 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 60% White, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.86% Black or African American, 4.87% Two or More Races, 3.69% Asian, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0749% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,008 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 2,625 and the part-time enrollment is 1,383. This means that 65.5% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

71%

2023 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
2,403 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
758 enrolled students
Black or African American
315 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 60% White, 18.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.86% Black or African American, 4.87% Two or More Races, 3.69% Asian, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0749% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 45 students (1.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 58 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 (800 degrees awarded). There were 4.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (178 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is General Business Administration & Management (203 degrees awarded), followed by Sport & Fitness Management (21 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (20 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), and English (29 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 (1,044,906 people), Other managers (880,502 people), Financial managers (544,846 people), Chief executives & legislators (445,924 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (380,991 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), English (29 degrees), Psychology (120 degrees), and Business (393 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are Natural Resources & Conservation (24 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), English (29 degrees), Psychology (120 degrees), and Business (393 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
106 degrees awarded
General Psychology
87 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was General Business Administration & Management with 106 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

557

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

615

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 557 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, which is 0.906 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (615).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 174 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.29 times more than the 135 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 135 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.776 times less than the 174 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 18% 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, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
800 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is white (800 degrees awarded). There were 4.49 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (178 degrees).

0.341% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
417 degrees awarded
White Male
383 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is white female (417 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (383 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an endowment valued at nearly $14.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 622k (4.4%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Parkside had a total salary expenditure of 86.2M. University of Wisconsin-Parkside employs 58 Associate professors, 38 Assistant professors and 27 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are Male Associate professor (33), Female Associate professor (25), and Female Assistant professor (22).

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 65 employees, Management, with 46 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Endowment

$14.1M

2023 Endowment

13.3%

decline from 2022

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an endowment valued at about $14.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Parkside declined 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.3M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges 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 Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.49M - Federal
$32.1k - State
$4.5k - Local

As of 2023, University of Wisconsin-Parkside received $3.49M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $32.1k from state grants and contracts, and $4.5k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$32.2M

2023 Salaries

2.02%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Parkside paid a median of $32.2M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($86.2M) and a 2.02% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.67% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.94% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.2M

Instructional Salaries

150

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Parkside paid a total of $11.2M to 150 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

58 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

65 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Parkside were Associate professor with 58 employees, Assistant professor with 38 employees, and Lecturer with 27 employees.

In 2023, 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 65 employees, Management with 46 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was Male Associate professor with 33 employees, Female Associate professor with 25 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 22 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

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