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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:
The University of Wisconsin Colleges men’s and women’s sports teams actively participate in various sports in the NCAA Division I & III.
UW Colleges is in a medium-sized city, in Madison, WI. The school is classified as a public college. Students at UW Colleges earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at UW Colleges include liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at UW Colleges are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 13,029 students (9,516 full-time equivalent).
Many students at UW 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.
University Of Wisconsin Colleges
780 Regent St
Madison, WI 53708-8680
General Phone: (608) 262-1783
http://www.uwc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,342 | liberal arts and humanities |
Number of programs and degrees for UW Colleges in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,342 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UW Colleges had a total enrollment of 13,029 students (9,516 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 98% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,125 | 6,076 | 99% | 4,190 | 69% |
| Men | 2,943 | 2,917 | 99% | 2,046 | 70% |
| Women | 3,182 | 3,159 | 99% | 2,144 | 68% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,584 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,568 |
| Books and supplies | $ 860 |
Financial Aid:
UW Colleges participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 389700)
UW Colleges has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 107 | 66 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 79 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $65,691 | 21 | $62,386 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 64 | $53,317 | 45 | $51,932 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 83 | $44,526 | 41 | $43,578 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $41,531 | 12 | $41,563 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 193 | $51,609 | 119 | $49,853 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UW Colleges Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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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