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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a nationally accredited university located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It was created by an act of the Wisconsin Legislature in 1965, and was officially established in July of 1968. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
UW-Parkside’s athletics department offers several men’s and women’s sports teams. They are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. They participate in sports like soccer, basketball, track and baseball. Some of the notable alumni of the school are Robert Wirch, Wisconsin state senator; and Abdul Jeelani, professional basketball player.
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UW Parkside is in a medium-sized suburb, in Kenosha, WI. The school is classified as a public college. Students at UW Parkside earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include media, art studies, drama and performing arts, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
UW Parkside does not admit all applicants.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
UW Parkside, in 2007-2008, had 5,010 students (4,045 full-time equivalent).
Many students at the school are part-timers. Athletic teams at UW Parkside belong to the Great Lakes Valley Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin Parkside
900 Wood Rd
Kenosha, WI 53141-2000
General Phone: (262) 595-2573
http://www.uwp.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 169 | English, sociology, history, humanities, Spanish language, political science, economics, geography, ... |
| Business and Management | 168 | business management, MIS |
| Science | 59 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 57 | sports and fitness management |
| Media | 53 | communication studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 50 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Design | 12 | design and visual communication |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 3 | health professions |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | elementary school teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for UW Parkside in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 656 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, UW Parkside had a total enrollment of 5,010 students (4,045 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 93% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
UW Parkside offers campus housing for 801 of its 4,045 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Kenosha, 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 | 2,054 | 1,902 | 93% | 951 | 50% |
| Men | 930 | 860 | 92% | 463 | 54% |
| Women | 1,124 | 1,042 | 93% | 488 | 47% |
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 | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,068 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,641 |
| Room and board | $ 5,570 |
| Room charge | $ 3,690 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 872 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,328 |
Financial Aid:
UW Parkside participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 501500)
UW Parkside has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 50 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 23 | 33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $44,875 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $54,376 |
*: 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 | 22 | $77,069 | 12 | $72,622 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $62,564 | 20 | $65,092 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $58,767 | 16 | $53,189 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 21 | $41,780 | 28 | $39,778 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 91 | $60,565 | 76 | $54,449 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 105 | 81 | 186 |
| Track | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| Basketball | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 51 | 47 | 98 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UW Parkside Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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