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UW Parkside is located in a medium-sized suburb, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at UW Parkside top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study science, media, art studies, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
The admissions department at UW Parkside does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
UW Parkside offers classes to 4,923 students (4,106 full-time equivalent).
The school has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Great Lakes Valley Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin - Parkside
Box 2000
Kenosha, WI 53141-2000
General Phone: (262) 595-2573
Admissions Phone: (262) 595-2241
Financial Aid Phone: (262) 595-2291
http://www.uwp.edu
UW Parkside awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 165 | sociology, English, Spanish language, history, geography, humanities, economics, political science, ... |
| Business And Management | 146 | business management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 53 | biology, molecular biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Media | 49 | communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 30 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for UW Parkside in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 581 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 3 |
In 2005, UW Parkside had a total enrollment of 4,923 students (4,106 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 91% |
| Part-Time | 9% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 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 | 95% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
UW Parkside offers campus housing for 746 of its 4,106 (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 | 2,266 | 2,150 | 95% | 982 | 46% |
| Men | 979 | 927 | 95% | 443 | 48% |
| Women | 1,287 | 1,223 | 95% | 539 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (262) 595-2241
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,997 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,043 |
| Room and board | $ 4,950 |
| Room charge | $ 3,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 784 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,526 |
Financial Aid:
UW Parkside participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 501500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (262) 595-2291
UW Parkside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 27 | $71,770 | 13 | $66,964 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 33 | $59,456 | 16 | $58,488 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $49,248 | 18 | $52,640 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 16 | $37,428 | 28 | $37,705 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 97 | $57,040 | 75 | $50,795 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
| Track | Great Lakes Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 119 | 79 | 198 |
| Track | 31 | 18 | 49 |
| Basketball | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 45 | 98 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
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
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
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 5% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | 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 Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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