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University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a public co-educational university located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin system. It was established in 1965 and now grants admission to more than 5,000 students every year.

The schools under UW-Green Bay include:

  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • College of Professional and Graduate Studies

The sports teams of UW-Green Bay are known as the Phoenix. The official mascot of UW-Greenbay is Phlash the Phoenix. Athletes at UW-Green Bay participate in basketball, cross country, golf, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis and volleyball. The University also has a cheerleading squad, a pep band and a dance team.

Overview of University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

UW Green Bay is located in a medium-sized city, in Green Bay, WI. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at UW Green Bay top out at the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study science, drama and performing arts, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.

UW Green Bay Selectivity

The admissions department at UW Green Bay does not accept all those who apply.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

UW Green Bay offers classes to 6,110 students (5,249 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Horizon League competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is part of the University of Wisconsin System, a system with 13 university campuses and 13 two-year colleges. UW-Green Bay offers a wide array of undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs and select masterÆs level programs built upon the universityÆs undergraduate strengths. UW-Green Bay emphasizes an interdisciplinary academic approach that offers opportunities for applied, hands-on learning. The University stresses critical thinking and examining issues from multiple perspectives. By doing so, it prepares students for the jobs of today and tomorrow, and also prepares students to become informed, active citizens. UW-Green Bay promotes the interchange of ideas between the University and community through internships and continuing education and by fulfilling its role as an intellectual, economic and cultural resource. The University encourages teaching excellence and innovation, community service, and racial and ethnic diversity."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting UW Green Bay

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Dr
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
General Phone: (920) 465-2207
http://WWW.UWGB.EDU

UW Green Bay Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management219business management, accounting, management science, MIS
Liberal Arts179history, English, social studies, liberal arts and sciences, urban studies, Spanish language, humanities, political science, ...
Therapy And Counseling143psychology, child psychology
Science118biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry, geology
Education And Teaching99education, educational administration
Family And Social Work63social work, public administration
Media59communication and journalism
Nursing And Emergency Medicine48various nursing, registered nursing
Conservation And Resource Management33environmental science, environmental studies
Drama And Performing Arts31various performing arts, drama
Art Studies27art studies
Computer Science And Engineering17computer and info science
Mathematics13mathematics
Music12music
Religion And Philosophy3philosophy

Number of programs and degrees for UW Green Bay in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1,00636
Master's degree584

UW Green Bay Student Body

In 2007, UW Green Bay had a total enrollment of 6,110 students (5,249 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men35%
Women65%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate93%
Graduate7%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian3%
American Indian2%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1929%
20-2129%
22-2418%
25-297%
30-344%
35-393%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Wisconsin93%
Minnesota3%
Michigan1%
(International Students)1%

UW Green Bay Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time89 %

UW Green Bay Room and Board (2007)

UW Green Bay offers campus housing for 1,845 of its 5,249 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Green Bay, 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.

UW Green Bay Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,9162,46284%1,02842%
Men1,07287181%35641%
Women1,8441,59186%67242%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
ACT Verbal1925
ACT Math2025
ACT Composite2025

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT99%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

UW Green Bay Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,960
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,533
Room and board$ 4,350
Room charge$ 3,150
Board (meal plan) charge$ 1,200
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,478

Financial Aid:
UW Green Bay participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 389900)

UW Green Bay Faculty

UW Green Bay has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6737
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2321
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1514

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*1*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year25$70,1279$62,454
Associate professoracademic year42$56,30828$53,176
Assistant professoracademic year22$45,95120$46,719
Instructoracademic year2*3$37,500
Lectureracademic year13$44,56811$44,204
All faculty totalacademic year104$55,64471$50,481

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

UW Green Bay Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballHorizon League
TrackHorizon League

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total100124224
Basketball131427
Track121123
All Other Sports7599174

UW Green Bay Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General

UW Green Bay Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets UW Green Bay Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in drama and performing arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%UW Green Bay % of degrees in drama and performing arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%UW Green Bay Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%UW Green Bay Number of students
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%UW Green Bay % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%UW Green Bay % of degrees in science
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%UW Green Bay Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%UW Green Bay % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 20%UW Green Bay Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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