University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $7,119
    4.51% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $12,709
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    85.7%
    10,187 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    11,746
    76.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    62.7%
    1,148 Graduates

    About

    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a higher education institution located in Walworth County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were General Business (290 degrees awarded), Social Work (59 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (43 degrees).

    In 2024, 3,031 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. 54.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,513 degrees), 13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (194 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $7,119, which is $−16,881 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-Whitewater is $7,119, which is $16,881 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 $12,709.

    In 2024, 46% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Whitewater received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $7,119
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was $7,119. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $−16,881 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $12,709
    2024 Value
    7.03%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,709. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater grew by 7.03%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $7,935
    Room and Board
    $300
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was of $7,935 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.57% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $300. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 47.4% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    46%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    46% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.17% with respect to 2023, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater received 10,187 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.96% annual growth. Out of those 10,187 applicants, 8,732 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 11,746 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an overall enrollment yield of 24.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    85.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    8,732
    Accepted Out of 10,187

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was 85.7% (8,732 admissions from 10,187 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 82.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 8.96%, while admissions declined by 5.71%.

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    SAT Scores

    1%
    Submission Percentage (2016)
    13
    Scores Submitted (2016)

    1% of enrolled first-time students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater had a total enrollment of 11,746 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is 9,010 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,736. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.7% White, 9.51% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Black or African American, 2.52% Two or More Races, 2.24% Asian, 0.289% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0596% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.8%), followed by White Female (38.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.04%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.8%), followed by White Male (22.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.43%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    76.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,746 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is 9,010 and the part-time enrollment is 2,736. This means that 76.7% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    78%
    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-Whitewater was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Wisconsin-Whitewater had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      9,123 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      1,117 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      622 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is 77.7% White, 9.51% Hispanic or Latino, 5.3% Black or African American, 2.52% Two or More Races, 2.24% Asian, 0.289% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0596% 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 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, 228 students (1.94%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 291 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is white (2,513 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (194 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is General Business (290 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (59 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (43 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (178 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (139 degrees), and Education (457 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    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-Whitewater are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,687,191 people), Accountants & auditors (1,055,331 people), Other managers (932,852 people), Financial managers (567,930 people), and Secondary school teachers (559,463 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2024 are Communications (178 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (139 degrees), Education (457 degrees), Business (1,120 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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-Whitewater are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Media and communication workers, all other

    The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are Communications (178 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (139 degrees), Education (457 degrees), Business (1,120 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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-Whitewater are Elementary & secondary schools (3,317,760 people), Computer Systems Design (700,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (680,832 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (536,124 people), and Banking & related activities (506,896 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are Communications (178 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (139 degrees), Education (457 degrees), Business (1,120 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (20 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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-Whitewater.
    Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
    Most Common (2024)
    137 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 137 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,370
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    1,661
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,370 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, which is 0.825 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,661).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 219 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in General Business, which is 1.32 times more than the 166 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 166 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in General Business, which is 0.758 times less than the 219 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    40%
    100% Completion Time
    62%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 40% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,513 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      194 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      125 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is white (2,513 degrees awarded). There were 13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (194 degrees).

    0.627% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,441 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,421 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      1,393 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is white female (1,441 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,421 degrees).

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    Operations

    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an endowment valued at nearly $44.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.54M (10.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater had a total salary expenditure of 211M. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater employs 159 Associate professors, 107 Professors and 107 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are Male Associate professor (81), Female Associate professor (78), and Male Professor (62).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 125 employees, Service, with 118 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 114 employees.

    Endowment

    $44.7M
    2024 Endowment
    16.6%
    growth from 2023

    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an endowment valued at about $44.7M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater grew 16.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.17M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $89.5M
    2024 Salaries
    5.91%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater paid a median of $89.5M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($211M) and a 5.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.73% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $37.4M
    Instructional Salaries
    460
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater paid a total of $37.4M to 460 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.7% of all salaries paid.

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

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 125 employees, Service with 118 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 114 employees.

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