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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay (UW-Green Bay)
- 2420 Nicolet Dr
- Green Bay, WI 54311
- OPEID College Code: 00389900
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- General Phone: (920) 465-2207
- Chancellor: W. Bruce Shepard
- Website: WWW.UWGB.EDU

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 6,110
- College Alias: UW-Green Bay
- College Mascot: Phoenix

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is part of the University of Wisconsin System, a system with 13 university campuses and 13 two-year colleges. UW-Green Bay offers a wide array of undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs and select master's level programs built upon the university's undergraduate strengths. UW-Green Bay emphasizes an interdisciplinary academic approach that offers opportunities for applied, hands-on learning. The University stresses critical thinking and examining issues from multiple perspectives. By doing so, it prepares students for the jobs of today and tomorrow, and also prepares students to become informed, active citizens. UW-Green Bay promotes the interchange of ideas between the University and community through internships and continuing education and by fulfilling its role as an intellectual, economic and cultural resource. The University encourages teaching excellence and innovation, community service, and racial and ethnic diversity.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, 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.uwgb.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 Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,072 | 1,844 | 2,916 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 871 (81%) | 1,591 (86%) | 2,462 (84%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 356 (41%) | 672 (42%) | 1,028 (42%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,019 | 99% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 20 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UW-Green Bay Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 21% | 22% | 15% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,826 | $3,674 | $2,030 | $2,868 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Number in Default | 8 | 11 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,436 | 1,304 | 1,005 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,960 | $5,716 | $5,425 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,533 | $13,191 | $15,471 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,350 | $4,200 | $3,960 |
| Other Expenses | $2,478 | $2,628 | $2,576 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,220 | $4,986 | $4,698 |
| Other Expenses | $2,478 | $2,628 | $2,576 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,358 | $2,628 | $1,710 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,588 | $13,244 | $12,661 |
| Out of State | $21,161 | $20,719 | $22,707 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,458 | $14,030 | $13,399 |
| Out of State | $22,031 | $21,505 | $23,445 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,118 | $8,144 | $7,835 |
| Out of State | $15,691 | $15,619 | $17,881 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,110 Undergraduate: 5,911 Graduate: 199
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,100 Female: 4,010
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,040 Female: 3,871
- Graduate Gender Male: 60 Female: 139
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,677 Part-Time: 1,433
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,632 Part-Time: 1,279
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 45 Part-Time: 154
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 62 | 1% |
| American Indian | 108 | 2% |
| Black | 44 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 179 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 1% |
| White | 5,632 | 92% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 204 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,773 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,745 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,070 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 457 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 248 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 198 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 286 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 124 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 593 | 514 | 79 |
| Faculty Status | 243 | 213 | 30 |
| Tenured Faculty | 117 | 109 | 8 |
| Graduate Assistants | 9 | - | 9 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 206 | 177 | 29 |
| Primarily Instruction | 196 | 175 | 21 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | - | 1 |
| Primarily Public Service | 1 | - | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 40 | 36 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 180 | 152 | 28 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 167 | 149 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 77 | 63 | 14 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 63 | 62 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,549 (175) | $55,644 (104) | $50,481 (71) |
| Professor | $68,096 (34) | $70,127 (25) | $62,454 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $55,056 (70) | $56,308 (42) | $53,176 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,317 (42) | $45,951 (22) | $46,719 (20) |
| Instructor | $38,200 (5) | $39,250 (2) | $37,500 (3) |
| Lecturer | $44,401 (24) | $44,568 (13) | $44,204 (11) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,735 (2) | $52,671 (1) | $74,798 (1) |
| Professor | $63,735 (2) | $52,671 (1) | $74,798 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,533 (177) | $55,524 (105) | $50,630 (72) |
| Professor | $67,210 (36) | $69,087 (26) | $62,329 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $55,056 (70) | $56,308 (42) | $53,176 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,317 (42) | $45,951 (22) | $46,719 (20) |
| Instructor | $38,200 (5) | $39,250 (2) | $37,500 (3) |
| Lecturer | $44,401 (24) | $44,568 (13) | $44,204 (11) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,871,976 | $818,882 | $1,053,094 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 44% | 56% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 266 | 116 | 150 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 265 | 116 | 149 |
| Basketball | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Golf | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Skiing | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Soccer | 55 | 27 | 28 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 54 | 25 | 29 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $50,875 | $34,924 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $38,346 | $24,691 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 34 | 15 | 19 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Skiing | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 53% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 50% |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 22% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 29% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 54% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 50% |
| 6 Years | 53% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 11 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 168 | 110 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 11 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 131 | 106 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 14 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 13 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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