University of Wisconsin is a part of 13 four-year institutions of the Wisconsin University system accredited by the higher learning commission. The university offers various majors, minors, multiple certificates, pre-professional programs, and online degrees across its four faculties. Some of the popular courses in accordance with US Education System, offered at UW-Parkside include computer science, criminal justice, health and medical. 

University of Wisconsin admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 89%. Half the applicants admitted to UW Parkside have an SAT score between 940 and 1145 or an ACT score of 17 and 23.  The application deadline is rolling and the application fee is 50 USD. University of Wisconsin Parkside offers tuition fees that are among the lowest in the UW-System, and each year awards more than 300,000 USD in scholarships to study in US.  63% of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid, and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is 6,346 USD.

University of Wisconsin 2023 Rankings

The university has secured a place in top 10 universities in US for Drama and Theatre studies. 2023 rankings for UW-Parkside are listed below:

As per US News & World Report 2023:

  • #42 in National Universities
  • #21 in Best Colleges for Veterans
  • #97 in Best Value Schools
  • #340 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
  • #13 in Top Public Schools
  • #13 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs

As per QS WUR 2023:

  • #8 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject
  • #55 in Graduate Employability Ranking
  • #52 in US Universities

Highlights

City & State Somers Town, Washington
Type Public
Established 1968
Student Population 4,420
Students Living On-Campus 39%
Student-Faculty Ratio 19:1
International Students 2.1 %
Freshman Retention Rate 72%
Acceptance Rate 88.6% (2022)
Website University of Wisconsin Parkside

University of Wisconsin Programs

The university has four different colleges which provide 33 undergraduate majors and 11 master’s degrees. The four colleges are - College of Arts and Humanities, College of Business, Economics, and Computing, College of Natural and Health Sciences, College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies. Some of the popular popular UW-Parkside programs are Accounting, Engineering, Chemistry and Social Sciences. The university also offers associate degrees like Arts and Science, Financial Economics, Green Chemistry and many more. UW also has pre-professional, certificate and online courses for its students.

Top Programs at University of Wisconsin

Program Fees (USD per year)
Business management majors 15,713
Computer Science majors 15,713
Psychology majors 15,713
Political science majors 15,713

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Campus and Residence

UW-Parkside campus comprises 15 buildings along with a majestic library. The buildings are connected by “The Bridge”. Students can get information about the campus from Campus Connect. The campus is equipped with counseling services like Student Health and Counseling Center, fitness and wellness facilities, and police service for emergency situations.

  • The campus is home to a lot of student organizations. Some of them are Black Student Union, Habitat for Humanity, Criminal Justice Association, and Peer Health Educators.
  • Students can always polish their leadership skills through the Student Government Association.
  • Students of UW-Parkside prefer living on campus at three halls of accommodation options - Ranger Hall, University Apartments and Pike River Suites.
  • Residence halls are available as traditional Ranger Halls, four bedded University Apartments, and two to three-roomed Park River Suites.
  • Students enjoy internet access, have access to cable television, vending machines, laundry rooms, computer labs, and many more facilities.
  • UW-Parkside offers Disability Services. After accepting admission, students need to submit the online accommodation request by providing necessary medical documents.
Type of Rooms Monthly Cost in USD
Pike River Suites Double Room 2,531
Pike River Suites Single Room 2,823
Pike River Suites Super Single Room 2,928
University Apartments Double Room 2,375
University Apartments Single Room 2,823
University Apartments Super Single Room 2,928
Ranger Hall Double Room  2,304
Ranger Hall Single Room 2,719
Ranger Hall Super Single Room 2,928

Note: A super single is a double room which is occupied as a single room for the entire academic year.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Application Process

Application Portal: Applicants can apply for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside admissions through the Online Portal.

Application Fee (non-refundable):

  • Undergraduate: 50 USD
  • Graduate: 56 USD

Admission Deadlines at University of Wisconsin

  • Spring semester admission: November 15
  • Fall semester admission: April 15

Admission Requirements:

  • Completed Application
  • Official Transcripts
    • High School Equivalent for UG admissions
    • Bachelor’s Degree for graduate admissions
    • Accompanied by English translations (if required)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Resume, graduate admissions
  • 1-2 Letter of Recommendations
  • Essay/Personal Statement
  • English Language Requirements 

University of Wisconsin Cost of Attendance

The university has two semesters per year of 16 weeks each. An estimated budget for international students to study in the US for a semester is given below.

Type of Expenses Costs (USD)
Tuition and Fees 7,665
Campus housing and meal plan 3,513
Health Insurance 846
Miscellaneous Expenses 2,226
Total Costs 14,250

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Financial Aid

International students are automatically considered for scholarships at Wisconsin. Scholarships are offered on a first come first serve basis. Applicants who already have external scholarships to study in the USA are not entitled to receive these scholarships.

Scholarship Award Undergraduate School GPA Required (On a 4.0 Scale) Graduate College GPA Required (On a 4.0 Scale)
Distinguished Scholarship 6,000 USD/year 3.50 or greater
Renewal GPA Requirement = 3.0
UW-P GPA or greater		 3.7 or greater
Renewal GPA Requirement = 3.75
UWP GPA or greater
University Scholarship 4,000 USD/year 3.0-3.49
Renewal GPA Requirement = 3.0
UWP GPA or greater		 3.2-3.7
Renewal GPA Requirement = 3.5
UWP GPA or greater
Ranger Scholarships 2,000 USD/Year 2.5-2.99
Renewal GPA Requirement = 2.75
UWP GPA or greater		 3.0-3.2
Renewal GPA Requirement = 3.25
UWP GPA or greater

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Alumni

  • Parkside Alumni can enjoy a variety of benefits like Career Services, Continuing Education Perks, Library and Sports and activity access, etc.
  • It recognizes the efforts of its alumni through awards such as Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award and Distinguished Alumni Service Award.
  • Some notable alumni are:
    • Dominic A. Cariello- US National Guard General
    • Abdul Jeelani- former NBA Basketball Player
    • Alex Pettit - Oklahoma and Oregon’s Chief Information Officer

University of Wisconsin Placements

  • The university has its own career and advisory center which assist the students in career development. The university also organises various career workshops and fairs every year.
  • The median starting salary of an alumni of UW-Parkside is USD 46,800 per year
  • Placement rates after graduation for various majors are listed below:
    • 92% for business
    • 96% for nursing
    • 100% for management information systems
    • 92% for theatre arts
    • 90% for pre-health into medical school of choice
    • 100% for computer science
    • 100% for biological sciences
  • Center for Professional Studies Internships allow students to apply for work while studying at the campus.
  • UW-Parkside also provides various job opportunities in the US.
  • Students have an opportunity to do internships with America Ambassador, Hacu National Internship Program, Women’s Resource Center, KAC Internship, etc.

Since 1968, people who attend the University of Wisconsin-Parkside have had their minds enriched and their lives changed. Hallmark has always been small classrooms and one-on-one faculty attention, and they continue to be a part of an experience that illuminates students' futures.

Parkside is one of 13 four-year colleges that make up the University of Wisconsin System, and it offers students an unrivalled educational experience.
Students at Parkside get a good return on their investment. Our graduates and certificate recipients are equipped with the information and skills necessary for personal and professional success in the ever-changing local and global communities in which they live and work.

FAQs

Ques. What is the acceptance rate at Wisconsin ?

Ans. The acceptance rate at the university for last fall semester was 89%.

Ques. Do undergraduate students need to submit recommendation letters ?

Ans. No, undergraduate applicants do not need to submit recommendation letters. Those are only required to be submitted by Graduate applicants.

Ques. Does the university offer scholarships?

Ans. Yes the university offers scholarships ranging between $1500-$2000. These scholarships are given on the basis of academic records and test scores.

Ques. What are the on-campus work opportunities at the university ?

Ans. The university allows international students to work 20 hours per week. The work opportunities on campus are CPT Work Program, OPT Work Program and on campus work with a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.