University of Wisconsin-Parkside
tuition & fees
$17,429
graduate tuition & fees
$20,811
acceptance rate
75%
Student Population
3,925
online students
973
Number of Programs
84
Financial Aid Amount
$7,272
Graduation Rate
40%
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a Public, 4 years college located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. UW - Parkside ranked 21st in Wisconsin Colleges and 154th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 3,925 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. UW - Parkside's acceptance rate is 75.39% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Wisconsin-Parkside and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI 53144 |
| Phone | 262-595-2345 |
| WEB | https://www.uwp.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.uwp.edu/apply/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.wisconsin.edu/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/financialaid/npcalculator.cfm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.uwp.edu/live/services/VeteransServices/ |
| Athletic | https://web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/public_reports/inst2023/799.pdf?v=1694023468414 |
| Disability Service | https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/accessibilityservices/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 75.39% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.14%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75.39 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 26.14 % |
Tuition & Fees
UW - Parkside's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,270 for Wisconsin residents and $17,429 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.65% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,497).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,184 for Wisconsin residents and $20,811 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 5.71% compared to the last year's rate.
| Wisconsin Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,270 | $17,429 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,184 | $20,811 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,925 students have enrolled at UW - Parkside (2024-2025). Among them, 973 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UW - Parkside has 3,184 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 741 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,925 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,184 |
| Graduate Students | 741 |
| Online Enrollment | 973 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UW - Parkside offers 84 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 84 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UW - Parkside
| Number of programs | 84 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 12 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |