University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
PublicWhitewater, WI
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
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,100 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
For 2024-25, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's published tuition and required fees were $18,716 for out-of-state students and $8,616 for in-state students -- $10,100 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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