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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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater - Details
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- 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
- Website
- www.uww.edu
- 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.
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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Other Campus Locations
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse (UW-L)
La Crosse, WI 54601
142 Miles Away - University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh (OW Oshkosh)
Oshkosh, WI 54901
83 Miles Away
- University of Wisconsin - Platteville (UWP)
Platteville, WI 53818
89 Miles Away - University of Wisconsin - River Falls (UW-River Falls)
River Falls, WI 54022
239 Miles Away
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP)
Stevens Point, WI 54481
124 Miles Away - University of Wisconsin - Stout (UW-Stout)
Menomonie, WI 54751
213 Miles Away
- University of Wisconsin - Superior
Superior, WI 54880
315 Miles Away
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- Admission Links
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- Online Application: Apply Online
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,004 | 2,959 | 5,963 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 26 | 1% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,118 | 98% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 620 |
| SAT ® Writing | 470 | 570 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
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 Links and Information
- Website: UW Whitewater Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 18% | 18% | 11% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,724 | $4,572 | $2,311 | $1,412 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 72 | 52 | 51 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,331 | 2,163 | 2,074 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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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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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Note:
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.
- 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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 138 | 1% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 120 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 36 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,571 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,399 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,150 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 938 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 399 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 211 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 293 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 133 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.07% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,107 | 946 | 161 |
| Faculty Status | 536 | 438 | 98 |
| Tenured Faculty | 236 | 229 | 7 |
| Graduate Assistants | 43 | - | 43 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 520 | 423 | 97 |
| Primarily Instruction | 510 | 417 | 93 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | - | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 61 | 58 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 233 | 200 | 33 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 293 | 265 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 140 | 120 | 20 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 120 | 116 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 694 | 371 | 323 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 645 | 351 | 294 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 38 | 17 | 21 |
| Football | 100 | 100 | - |
| Golf | 12 | - | 12 |
| Gymnastics | 17 | - | 17 |
| Soccer | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving | 53 | 25 | 28 |
| Tennis | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 117 | 55 | 62 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 110 | 52 | 58 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| Volleyball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Wrestling | 28 | 28 | - |
| Bowling | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $21,600 | $17,721 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,283 | $5,867 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 73 | 35 | 38 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Bowling | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 49% |
| 6 Years | 56% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 24 | 24 |
| Liquor Related | 108 | 78 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 31 | 26 |
| Liquor Related | 176 | 199 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 10 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 7 | 13 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Reviews
1 Review Submitted For University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
- Reviewed on: December 07, 2009
Flag Review - Rating:
- This college is a GREAT college. I graduated and I just loved it. Just a great experience.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
