University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,298

2021 Average Net Price

$10,531

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.14%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75%

2,285 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,132

66.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.5%

242 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a higher education institution located in Kenosha County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Parkside were General Business Administration & Management (115 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (14 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (11 degrees).

In 2021, 1,024 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (659 degrees), 3.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (182 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $6,298, which is $−22,207 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $6,298, which is $−22,207 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,531.

In 2021, 55% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Parkside received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,298

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was $6,298. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is $−22,207 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,531

2021 Value

5.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Wisconsin-Parkside had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,531. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Parkside grew by 5.97%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,087

Room and Board

$600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was of $8,087 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.33% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $600. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4.76% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.77% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was 2.14%, which represents 25 out of the 1168 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Parkside received 2,285 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11.6% annual growth. Out of those 2,285 applicants, 1,713 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75% acceptance rate.

There were 4,132 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2021.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an overall enrollment yield of 27.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,713

Accepted Out of 2,285

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside was 75% (1,713 admissions from 2,285 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 66.3%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11.6%, while admissions grew by 26.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Parkside had a total enrollment of 4,132 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 2,756 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,376. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.4% White, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.45% Black or African American, 4.89% Two or More Races, 3.17% Asian, 0.339% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0484% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35%), followed by White Male (27.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.9%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,132 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 2,756 and the part-time enrollment is 1,376. This means that 66.7% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 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-Parkside was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Wisconsin-Parkside had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,618 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
720 enrolled students
Black or African American
308 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is 63.4% White, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.45% Black or African American, 4.89% Two or More Races, 3.17% Asian, 0.339% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0484% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 31 students (0.75%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 122 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is white (659 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (182 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is General Business Administration & Management (115 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (14 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees), and Physical Sciences (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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-Parkside are Other managers (224,813 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (222,413 people), Postsecondary teachers (176,829 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (164,815 people), and Physicians (125,796 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees), Physical Sciences (28 degrees), History (17 degrees), and Psychology (86 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Parkside are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (46 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (17 degrees), Physical Sciences (28 degrees), History (17 degrees), and Psychology (86 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Parkside are Elementary & secondary schools (588,731 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (400,482 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (313,080 people), Outpatient care centers (183,786 people), and Computer Systems Design (150,381 people).

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-Parkside.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
110 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
66 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
45 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was General Business Administration & Management with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

451

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

573

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 451 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, which is 0.787 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (573).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.05 times more than the 110 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Parkside in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.957 times less than the 115 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 18% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Parkside completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.413% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
659 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
182 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is white (659 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (182 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
374 degrees awarded
White Male
285 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is white female (374 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (285 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an endowment valued at nearly $14.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 377k (2.57%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Parkside had a total salary expenditure of 76.8M. University of Wisconsin-Parkside employs 56 Associate professors, 45 Assistant professors and 35 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are Male Associate professor (32), Female Associate professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Parkside are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 59 employees, Management, with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Endowment

$14.7M

2021 Endowment

34.4%

growth from 2020

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an endowment valued at about $14.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Parkside grew 34.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$29.3M

2021 Salaries

2.94%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Parkside paid a median of $29.3M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($76.8M) and a 2.94% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.3M

Instructional Salaries

168

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Parkside paid a total of $11.3M to 168 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Parkside were Associate professor with 56 employees, Assistant professor with 45 employees, and Lecturer with 35 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Parkside were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees, Management with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Parkside was Male Associate professor with 32 employees, Female Associate professor with 24 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Parkside.