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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190-1790

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Business-focusedCollege town

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.

Established
1868
Mascot
Willie Warhawk
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division III for athletics
Division
Division III

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83%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
9,180Students
20:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$55,356Earnings 10yr
$14,785Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.8%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,250
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,916
Room & Board$7,770
Books & Supplies$300
Total Cost of Attendance$18,661
Average Net Price$14,785
Median Debt at Graduation$23,188
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,426
$30–48K$10,003
$48–75K$14,049
$75–110K$17,177
$110K+$18,142

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,785

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

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

Programs (91)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
9,180
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 5%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.3%
Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,909
8 Years$51,609
10 Years$55,356

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,500
Men
$51,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Warhawks and

History & Fun Facts

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
45 mi(78 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
87 mi(151 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
251 mi(435 min)

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