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UW Oshkosh is in a small city, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The school is classified as a public college. Students at UW Oshkosh earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include media.
UW Oshkosh does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
UW Oshkosh, in 2005, had 11,433 students (9,872 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at UW Oshkosh belong to the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
General Phone: (920) 424-1234
Admissions Phone: (920) 424-0202
Financial Aid Phone: (920) 424-3377
http://www.uwosh.edu
UW Oshkosh awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 423 | business management, marketing, finance, human resources development, MIS, accounting, operations management |
| Education And Teaching | 413 | elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, social science teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 264 | English, economics, liberal arts and sciences, history, Spanish language, sociology, political science, geography, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 200 | registered nursing |
| Media | 142 | radio and television, communication studies, journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 114 | human services, social work, public administration |
| Science | 71 | biology, bacteriology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 55 | psychology, music therapy |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 49 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy, religion |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 9 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | athletic trainer |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UW Oshkosh in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,553 | 51 |
| Master's degree | 303 | 13 |
In 2005, UW Oshkosh had a total enrollment of 11,433 students (9,872 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 97% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
UW Oshkosh offers campus housing for 3,157 of its 9,872 (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 | 4,822 | 3,795 | 79% | 1,729 | 46% |
| Men | 1,922 | 1,426 | 74% | 684 | 48% |
| Women | 2,900 | 2,369 | 82% | 1,045 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 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 | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (920) 424-0202
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,977 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,023 |
| Room and board | $ 4,634 |
| Room charge | $ 2,784 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,840 |
Financial Aid:
UW Oshkosh participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 392000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (920) 424-3377
UW Oshkosh has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $66,728 | 3 | $71,725 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 58 | $69,234 | 27 | $63,249 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 89 | $58,827 | 41 | $56,374 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 55 | $49,540 | 57 | $46,246 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 35 | $39,419 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 35 | $38,949 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 238 | $56,291 | 160 | $50,115 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UW Oshkosh Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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