Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public town institution in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1090.
A mid-sized campus of 9.2K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,356 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,785.
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News & Alerts
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
52.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,241
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
59
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (91)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
- •78% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Warhawks and
History & Fun Facts
- •History On April 21, 1868, the school was named "Whitewater Normal School" and graduated its first class of teachers in June 1870.
- •" In 1927, the school received authority to grant baccalaureate degrees in education and its name was changed to "Whitewater Teachers College".
- •Historical sketches of the first quarter-century of the State Normal School at Whitewater, Wisconsin.
- •Archived from the original (PDF) on October 31, 2014.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
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