University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI · Public · offers Graduate degrees
75%Acceptance rate
$11,772Average net price / year
40%Graduation rate
$51,129Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$20,492Median debt at graduation
2,844Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $8,270
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,429
- Total cost of attendance
- $18,199
- Room & board
- $8,750
- Books & supplies
- $1,404
- Average net price
- $11,772
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $7,425
- $30–48k
- $7,592
- $48–75k
- $11,241
- $75–110k
- $15,071
- $110k+
- $17,917
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 75.4%
- Average SAT
- 1090
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 17–25
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 40%
- First-year retention
- 69%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $42,154
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $51,129
- Median debt (graduates)
- $20,492
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Students with federal loans
- 36%
Programs: what graduates earn
20 of 87 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | $64,354 | $24,250 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 9 | $53,588 | $23,217 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 13 | $50,190 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 28 | $47,648 | $14,915 |
| Business/Commerce, General | — | $45,679 | $18,068 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 50 | $42,342 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | 22 | $40,916 | $18,649 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 29 | $37,107 | $21,987 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $36,920 | $23,276 |
| Biology, General | 33 | $35,990 | $20,604 |
| Sociology | 16 | $35,710 | $18,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 27 | $30,655 | $20,625 |
| Psychology, General | 87 | $29,952 | $21,166 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 4 | $29,117 | $21,120 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 19 | $25,306 | $24,397 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 42 | $67,130 | $15,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | $31,577 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | $34,689 | — |
| History | 9 | $42,349 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 203 | $99,850 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,844
- Graduate students
- 931
- Part-time
- 19%
- Women / men
- 55% / 45%
- White
- 58%
- Hispanic
- 21%
- Black
- 9%
- Asian
- 3%
- International
- 2%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $75,492 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 72%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.uwp.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 8% of degrees
- Education – 4% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 6% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
75.4% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1090 on the SAT.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Parkside cost?
The average net price after grants is $11,772 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,270 and the full cost of attendance is $18,199.
How much do University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $51,129 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Kenosha
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Technical College Kenosha, WI · Public · 4,759 students |
$12,928 | — | 51% | $40,264 |
| Carthage College Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofit · 2,660 students |
$26,565 | 87% | 64% | $56,950 |
| Herzing University-Kenosha Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofit · 522 students |
$23,066 | 92% | 72% | $36,909 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex Kenosha, WI · Public · 172 students |
— | — | — | $51,129 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Kenosha Kenosha, WI · Private for-profit · 130 students |
$30,353 | — | 70% | $24,941 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.