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University Of Wisconsin Colleges

University Of Wisconsin Colleges

The University of Wisconsin Colleges, also known as UW, is part of the University of Wisconsin System. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. It is composed of more than 10 local campuses and an online campus. The campuses are:

  • University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County
  • University of Wisconsin-Barron County
  • University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac
  • University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
  • University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc
  • University of Wisconsin-Marathon County
  • University of Wisconsin-Marinette
  • University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County
  • University of Wisconsin-Richland
  • University of Wisconsin-Rock County
  • University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan
  • University of Wisconsin-Washington County
  • University of Wisconsin-Waukesha

The University of Wisconsin Colleges men’s and women’s sports teams actively participate in various sports in the NCAA Division I & III.

Overview of University Of Wisconsin Colleges

University Of Wisconsin Colleges is in a medium-sized city, in Madison, WI. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of Wisconsin Colleges earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at University Of Wisconsin Colleges include liberal arts.

University Of Wisconsin Colleges Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants.

Faculty

Some professors at University Of Wisconsin Colleges are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 13,029 students (9,891 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Many students at University Of Wisconsin Colleges are part-timers.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Wisconsin Colleges is a multi-campus institution that prepares students for success at the baccalaureate level of education, provides the first two years of a liberal arts general education that is accessible and affordable, and advances the Wisconsin Idea by bringing the resources of the University to the people of the state and the communities that provide and support its campuses."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Wisconsin Colleges

University Of Wisconsin Colleges
780 Regent St
Madison, WI 53708-8680
General Phone: (608) 262-1783
http://www.uwc.edu

University Of Wisconsin Colleges Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts1,277liberal arts and humanities

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Wisconsin Colleges in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,2771

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Wisconsin Colleges had a total enrollment of 13,029 students (9,891 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men50%
Women50%
Full-Time87%
Part-Time13%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White93%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1944%
20-2119%
22-2410%
25-299%
30-344%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Wisconsin98%
Michigan1%

University Of Wisconsin Colleges Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time42 %

University Of Wisconsin Colleges Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Madison, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

University Of Wisconsin Colleges Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total5,9895,92999%4,11369%
Men2,9112,87599%2,06672%
Women3,0783,05499%2,04767%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1622
ACT Math1723
ACT Composite1823

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT84%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

University Of Wisconsin Colleges Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,619
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,603
Books and supplies$ 810

Financial Aid:
University Of Wisconsin Colleges participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 389700)

University Of Wisconsin Colleges Faculty

University Of Wisconsin Colleges has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured10258
Non-tenured, but on tenure track7041
Non-tenured and not on tenure track811

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year42$64,78722$60,155
Associate professoracademic year55$52,19836$51,138
Assistant professoracademic year75$44,10341$43,343
Lectureracademic year8$41,32911$39,729
All faculty totalacademic year180$51,279110$48,895

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Wisconsin Colleges Degree Programs (2007)

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

University Of Wisconsin Colleges Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Wisconsin Colleges Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%University Of Wisconsin Colleges Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%University Of Wisconsin Colleges % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%University Of Wisconsin Colleges Number of students
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%University Of Wisconsin Colleges % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 12%University Of Wisconsin Colleges Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%University Of Wisconsin Colleges % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%University Of Wisconsin Colleges % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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