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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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Whitewater, WI

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, in Whitewater, WI, is a public large school, enrolling around 9,405 students. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 86%. Among reported majors, International Business shows the strongest outcomes -- $89,687/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate86%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range17–24
Undergrads9,405
Yield (admits who enroll)27%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$18,719
4-year grad rate62%
Median earnings, 10yr out$55,356

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans46%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out70%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$58,118/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
International Business$89,687/yr
Accounting and Related Services$78,762/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$73,415/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$72,928/yr
Business/Commerce, General$68,873/yr
Marketing$67,317/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$67,300/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$62,750/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other$60,386/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$55,152/yr
Journalism$50,970/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$79,799/yr
Education
Special Education and Teaching$51,908/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$50,827/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,637/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians$81,385/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$46,409/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$56,575/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$56,878/yr
History
History$48,693/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$60,241/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$63,850/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$52,885/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$63,936/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$58,170/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,284/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration$60,383/yr
Social Work$52,888/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$77,395/yr
Criminology$63,365/yr
Geography and Cartography$62,589/yr
Political Science and Government$54,074/yr
Sociology$50,827/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$49,506/yr
Visual and Performing Arts, General$47,819/yr
Music$45,306/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$39,521/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity4,168
Typical room charge$4,517
Typical board charge$2,792

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's acceptance rate?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, WI admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What ACT score do I need for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?

Admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater typically score between 17–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater cost?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's total cost of attendance is reported at $18,719 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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