University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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 9,405 students.
About This School
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public institution located in Whitewater, Wisconsin with approximately 9,405 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,158 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $45,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater is a public university in Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. As of fall 2024, the university offers 47 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs and enrolls approximately 11,000 students. Approximately 1,400 faculty and staff are employed by the university, and the student body consists of individuals from about 40 US states and 30 countries. UW–Whitewater operates the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County, a two-year branch campus in Janesville, Wisconsin.
This is a solid, affordable option for students who want a practical degree without heavy debt — at $14,785/year average net cost and a median graduation debt of just $16,241, the financial profile is genuinely reasonable. The 64% graduation rate is worth watching, though, suggesting that roughly 1 in 3 students doesn't finish, so self-motivation and fit with the school's mid-size environment matter. Median earnings of $45,800 a decade out are modest but workable given the low debt load, making UW-Whitewater a decent value play, particularly for business or education-focused students.
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: 15% 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 (9,405 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
800 W Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190-1790
Official Links
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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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