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The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, also known as UW Oshkosh or UWO, is a public university located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. The university offers both bachelor and master degrees through its academic division.
UW Oshkosh’s sports teams are nicknamed the Titans. The men's club volleyball team has finished in the top five every year at the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) championships since 2003. The university owns a student-run newspaper known as the Advance-Titan. It also has a radio station called WRST-FM 90.3. Some of the notable alumni of UW Oshkosh are Doug Russell, Sporting News Radio personality; Dan Needles, WISN-TV sport director; Craig Culver, President and cofounder of Culver's.
UW Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, WI (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by UW Oshkosh is the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in media and education and teaching.
UW Oshkosh does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
UW Oshkosh had 12,772 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. UW Oshkosh values student athletics, and belongs to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
General Phone: (920) 424-1234
http://www.uwosh.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 436 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, social science teaching, school counseling, music teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 376 | business management, finance, marketing, human resources development, accounting, operations management, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 353 | liberal arts and sciences, English, economics, history, sociology, Spanish language, geography, political science, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 227 | registered nursing |
| Media | 142 | journalism, communication studies, radio and television |
| Family and Social Work | 117 | social work, human services, public administration |
| Science | 102 | biology, geology, bacteriology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 87 | psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 64 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 55 | fine arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 19 | environmental studies |
| Music | 19 | music |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 13 | philosophy, religion |
| Medical Support and Technology | 9 | clinical lab tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for UW Oshkosh in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,787 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 284 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, UW Oshkosh had a total enrollment of 12,772 students (9,895 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 97% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
UW Oshkosh offers campus housing for 3,303 of its 9,895 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Oshkosh, 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 | 5,006 | 4,026 | 80% | 1,760 | 44% |
| Men | 2,008 | 1,537 | 77% | 711 | 46% |
| Women | 2,998 | 2,489 | 83% | 1,049 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
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 | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,037 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,610 |
| Room and board | $ 5,720 |
| Room charge | $ 3,320 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
UW Oshkosh participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 392000)
UW Oshkosh has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 141 | 69 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 54 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 34 | 53 |
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $91,495 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 65 | $74,929 | 26 | $72,866 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 78 | $63,359 | 41 | $59,505 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $56,082 | 54 | $53,774 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 33 | $44,462 | 49 | $43,217 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 212 | $62,729 | 172 | $54,899 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UW Oshkosh Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care 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) NCAA athletic conference member
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