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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public institution in Kenosha with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,129 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,044.

Established
1968
Mascot
Ranger Bear
Type
Public university
Division
Division II

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73%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
2,951Students
18:1Student:Faculty
40%Grad Rate
$51,129Earnings 10yr
$10,044Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.6%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1825

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,855
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,497
Room & Board$8,286
Books & Supplies$590
Total Cost of Attendance$16,768
Average Net Price$10,044
Median Debt at Graduation$20,492
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,551
$30–48K$7,109
$48–75K$10,670
$75–110K$14,941
$110K+$16,329

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

17

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (77)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,951
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Black 8%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate39.8%
Freshman Retention71.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,154
10 Years$51,129

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

  • In May the same year, Wyllie was named the first chancellor by UW President Fred Harvey Harrington.
  • The next month ground was broken for the first two buildings of the new campus.
  • 5 million first phase of the construction project, mostly through condemnation.
  • The first building was finished in time to hold classes in the fall of 1969.
  • The rest of the campus was finished in 1976 with the opening of the Union.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from WI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
27 mi(47 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
54 mi(94 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
218 mi(378 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee21 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare47 mi
IND Indianapolis218 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA854 mi · ~24h 40m drive
New York, NY726 mi · ~20h 58m drive
Hartford, CT778 mi · ~22h 29m drive
Providence, RI842 mi · ~24h 19m drive
Albany, NY716 mi · ~20h 41m drive
Syracuse, NY593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Rochester, NY519 mi · ~15h drive
Buffalo, NY455 mi · ~13h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Pittsburgh, PA434 mi · ~12h 32m drive
Harrisburg, PA591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Newark, NJ717 mi · ~20h 43m drive
Washington, DC622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
Baltimore, MD630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
Atlanta, GA643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Charlotte, NC636 mi · ~18h 22m drive
Raleigh, NC684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Miami, FL1245 mi · ~35h 58m drive
Orlando, FL1040 mi · ~30h 3m drive
Tampa, FL1060 mi · ~30h 37m drive
Nashville, TN452 mi · ~13h 3m drive
New Orleans, LA886 mi · ~25h 36m drive
Richmond, VA653 mi · ~18h 52m drive
Chicago, IL54 mi · ~1h 34m drive
Detroit, MI246 mi · ~7h 6m drive
Minneapolis, MN314 mi · ~9h 4m drive
St. Louis, MO304 mi · ~8h 47m drive
Kansas City, MO428 mi · ~12h 22m drive
Indianapolis, IN218 mi · ~6h 18m drive
Columbus, OH313 mi · ~9h 3m drive
Cleveland, OH326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Milwaukee, WI27 mi · ~47 min drive
Dallas, TX838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Houston, TX983 mi · ~28h 24m drive
Austin, TX1015 mi · ~29h 19m drive
San Antonio, TX1088 mi · ~31h 26m drive
Los Angeles, CA1739 mi · ~50h 14m drive
San Francisco, CA1841 mi · ~53h 11m drive
San Diego, CA1732 mi · ~50h 2m drive
Seattle, WA1701 mi · ~49h 8m drive
Portland, OR1726 mi · ~49h 52m drive
Denver, CO912 mi · ~26h 21m drive
Phoenix, AZ1456 mi · ~42h 4m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1242 mi · ~35h 53m drive
Honolulu, HI4234 mi · ~122h 19m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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