UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - WHITEWATER (UW Whitewater)

  • 800 W Main St
  • Whitewater, WI 53190
  • OPEID College Code: 00392600
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  • General Phone: (262) 472-1234
  • Chancellor: Richard Telfer
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 11,139
  • College Alias: UW Whitewater
  • College Mascot: Warhawks
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    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
    Mission Statement
  • The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shares the mission of the University of Wisconsin System and the core mission of the other comprehensive institutions within the University of Wisconsin System. In addition to the system and core missions, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has the following select mission:
    a) The University offers an extensive range of undergraduate programs and degrees, including interdisciplinary programs, in letters, sciences, and the arts, as well as programs and degrees leading to professional specialization.
    b) The University offers graduate education built clearly upon its undergraduate emphases and strengths with particular emphasis in the fields of business and education.
    c) The University expects scholarly activity, including research, scholarship and creative endeavor, that supports its programs at the associate and baccalaureate degree level, its selected graduate programs, and its special mission.
    d) The University provides supportive services and programs for students with disabilities.
    e) The University recruits minority and non-traditional students and provides support services and programs for them.
    f) The University serves as a regional cultural and resource center.
    g) The University provides continuing education and outreach programs as an integrated institutional activity.
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Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $44.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $56.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Recommended
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,0042,9595,963
Number Granted Admission (%)2,469 (82%)2,505 (85%)4,974 (83%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,122 (45%)1,032 (41%)2,154 (43%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam261%
ACT ® Exam2,11898%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450570
SAT ® Math460620
SAT ® Writing470570
 
ACT ® Composite2024
ACT ® English1924
ACT ® Math1925
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving59%18%18%11%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,724$4,572$2,311$1,412
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.0%2.4%2.4%
Number in Default725251
Number in Repayment2,3312,1632,074
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,495$6,162$5,859
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,495$6,162$5,859
Out of State Tuition and Fees$14,068$13,735$13,431
Books and Supplies$640$640$640
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,028$4,790$4,574
Other Expenses$2,350$2,350$2,882
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$14,513$13,942$13,955
In-State$14,513$13,942$13,955
Out of State$22,086$21,515$21,527
Off Campus
In-District$7,135$6,802$6,499
In-State$7,135$6,802$6,499
Out of State$14,708$14,375$14,071
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,135$6,802$6,499
In-State$7,135$6,802$6,499
Out of State$14,708$14,375$14,071
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-50-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-12579
Business Administration-57-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other-7-
Commerce-58173
Finance-122-
Human Resources-33-
Marketing-77-
Office Management-43-
Operations Management and Supervision-33-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-784
Digital Communication and Media-18-
Journalism-88-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Systems Analysis-29-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-1-
Business Teacher Education-95
Counseling and Guidance Services--38
Curriculum and Instruction--40
Driver and Safety Teacher Education--8
Elementary Education-135-
Kindergarten and Preschool Education-23-
Physical Education-60-
Reading Teacher Education--6
Science Teacher Education-1-
Special Education Teaching-2331
Superintendency and Educational System Administration--8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other--3
 
Engineering Technology
Occupational Safety and Health Technology-29-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-53-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Womens Studies-4-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-1-
German Language and Literature-4-
Spanish Language and Literature-14-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Communication Disorders-2015
 
History
History-31-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies-9-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-5-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-32-
Liberal Arts, Other9--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-22-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-7-
Physics-5-
 
Psychology
Psychology-68-
School Psychology--22
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration-17-
Social Work-95-
 
Social Sciences
Economics-12-
Geography-20-
Political Science-38-
Social Sciences-7-
Sociology-84-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama-12-
Music-25-
Art Studies-56-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,139
  • Undergraduate: 9,730 Graduate: 1,409
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 5,514 Female: 5,625
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 4,891 Female: 4,839
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 623 Female: 786
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 9,532 Part-Time: 1,607
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 9,117 Part-Time: 613
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 415 Part-Time: 994
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1381%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1201%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18360.3%
Ages 18-193,57132%
Ages 20-213,39931%
Ages 22-242,15019%
Ages 25-299388%
Ages 30-343994%
Ages 35-392112%
Ages 40-492933%
Ages 50-651331%
Age Over 6580.07%
Age Unknown10.01%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,107946161
Faculty Status53643898
Tenured Faculty2362297
Graduate Assistants43-43
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service52042397
Primarily Instruction51041793
Primarily Research2-2
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial61583
Other Professionals23320033
Technical and/or Paraprofessional29326528
Clerical And Secretarial14012020
Skilled Crafts15141
Service and/or Maintenance1201164
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,958 (421)$62,751 (233)$56,497 (188)
Professor$74,435 (83)$76,462 (61)$68,812 (22)
Associate Professor$63,631 (125)$65,640 (69)$61,156 (56)
Assistant Professor$58,155 (109)$58,885 (53)$57,465 (56)
Instructor$49,183 (2)$46,460 (1)$51,906 (1)
Lecturer$45,816 (102)$46,130 (49)$45,525 (53)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$90,435 (2)$90,435 (2)- (-)
Professor$94,397 (1)$94,397 (1)- (-)
Associate Professor$86,472 (1)$86,472 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,025 (423)$62,847 (235)$56,497 (188)
Professor$74,468 (84)$76,475 (62)$68,812 (22)
Associate Professor$63,688 (126)$65,713 (70)$61,156 (56)
Assistant Professor$58,155 (109)$58,885 (53)$57,465 (56)
Instructor$49,183 (2)$46,460 (1)$51,906 (1)
Lecturer$45,816 (102)$46,130 (49)$45,525 (53)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes694371323
Unduplicated Athletes645351294
Baseball3131-
Basketball381721
Football100100-
Golf12-12
Gymnastics17-17
Soccer502525
Softball24-24
Swimming and Diving532528
Tennis291514
Track and Field, Indoor1175562
Track and Field, Outdoor1105258
Track and Field, X-Country482325
Volleyball20-20
Wrestling2828-
Bowling17-17
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$21,600$17,721
Assistant Coaches-$7,283$5,867
 
Coaches
All Coaches733538
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving523
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches312
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Indoor945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
Track and Field, Outdoor945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Bowling2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students56%
 
By Gender
Male52%
Female59%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less25%
5 Years49%
6 Years56%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related22
Drug Related2424
Liquor Related10878
On Campus
Weapons Related62
Drug Related3126
Liquor Related176199
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape69
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary47
On Campus
Forcible Rape710
Aggravated Assault2-
Burglary713
Vehicle Theft-2
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