University of Wisconsin-Parkside
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,844 students.
About This School
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public institution located in Kenosha, Wisconsin with approximately 2,844 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Wisconsin-Parkside has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $11,772 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $42,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Wisconsin–Parkside is a public university in Somers, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and has 4,644 students, 161 full-time faculty, and 89 lecturers and part-time faculty. The university offers 33 undergraduate majors and 11 master's degrees in 22 academic departments. UW–Parkside is one of two universities in the UW System not named for the city in which it is located, the other being UW–Stout. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $10,044/year average net price and only $14,000 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in the region. However, the 40% graduation rate is a real concern — fewer than half of students who start here finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, plan to stay local, and have a clear plan to stay on track academically.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,844 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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