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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
- Interim Chancellor: Richard Telfer
- Website: www.uww.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 10,737
- College Alias: UW Whitewater
- College Mascot: Warhawks
Basic Information
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.uww.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,449 | 2,574 | 5,023 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,000 (82%) | 2,213 (86%) | 4,213 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 953 (48%) | 852 (38%) | 1,805 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,770 | 98% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UW Whitewater Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 56% | 16% | 17% | 13% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,897 | $3,769 | $2,084 | $1,354 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 51 | 54 | 43 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,074 | 2,063 | 1,788 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,860 | $5,439 | $5,255 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,432 | $12,914 | $15,652 |
| Books and Supplies | $640 | $640 | $640 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,574 | $4,322 | $4,120 |
| Other Expenses | $2,882 | $2,860 | $2,850 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,956 | $13,261 | $12,865 |
| Out of State | $21,528 | $20,736 | $23,262 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,500 | $6,079 | $5,895 |
| Out of State | $14,072 | $13,554 | $16,292 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,500 | $6,079 | $5,895 |
| Out of State | $14,072 | $13,554 | $16,292 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,737 Undergraduate: 9,408 Graduate: 1,329
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,274 Female: 5,463
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,745 Female: 4,663
- Graduate Gender Male: 529 Female: 800
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,033 Part-Time: 1,704
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,660 Part-Time: 748
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 373 Part-Time: 956
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 103 | 1% |
| American Indian | 45 | 0.4% |
| Black | 465 | 4% |
| Asian | 271 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 3% |
| White | 9,579 | 89% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 40 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,371 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,130 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,246 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 917 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 357 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 217 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 318 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 134 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,086 | 927 | 159 |
| Faculty Status | 522 | 428 | 94 |
| Tenured Faculty | 232 | 221 | 11 |
| Graduate Assistants | 37 | - | 37 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 503 | 410 | 93 |
| Primarily Instruction | 494 | 404 | 90 |
| Primarily Research | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 66 | 64 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 226 | 191 | 35 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 291 | 262 | 29 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 141 | 120 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 14 | 14 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 118 | 114 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,378 (406) | $59,467 (227) | $54,728 (179) |
| Professor | $73,101 (86) | $74,174 (63) | $70,163 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $60,335 (114) | $62,143 (67) | $57,758 (47) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,075 (98) | $52,317 (40) | $55,287 (58) |
| Instructor | $53,616 (7) | $58,106 (4) | $47,629 (3) |
| Lecturer | $44,117 (101) | $44,101 (53) | $44,135 (48) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,728 (3) | $87,921 (2) | $39,344 (1) |
| Professor | $91,726 (1) | $91,726 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $84,115 (1) | $84,115 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $39,344 (1) | - (-) | $39,344 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,387 (409) | $59,576 (229) | $54,603 (180) |
| Professor | $73,124 (87) | $74,188 (64) | $70,163 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $60,409 (115) | $62,241 (68) | $57,758 (47) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,075 (98) | $52,317 (40) | $55,287 (58) |
| Instructor | $53,616 (7) | $58,106 (4) | $47,629 (3) |
| Lecturer | $44,000 (102) | $44,101 (53) | $43,892 (49) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 700 | 365 | 335 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 649 | 334 | 315 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 42 | 19 | 23 |
| Football | 98 | 98 | - |
| Golf | 9 | - | 9 |
| Gymnastics | 20 | - | 20 |
| Soccer | 63 | 26 | 37 |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 52 | 22 | 30 |
| Tennis | 32 | 14 | 18 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 107 | 54 | 53 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 104 | 55 | 49 |
| Cross Country | 42 | 18 | 24 |
| Volleyball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Wrestling | 28 | 28 | - |
| Bowling | 22 | - | 22 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $20,841 | $17,906 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,199 | $7,984 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 88 | 48 | 40 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Cross Country | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Bowling | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 53% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 50% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 83% |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | 58% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| White | 55% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 46% |
| 6 Years | 53% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 11 |
| Drug Related | 26 | 16 |
| Liquor Related | 199 | 235 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 9 |
| Drug Related | 24 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 78 | 112 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 10 | 11 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 13 | 44 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 8 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 7 | 29 |
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