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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh (OW Oshkosh)
- 800 Algoma Blvd
- Oshkosh, WI 54901
- OPEID College Code: 00392000
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- General Phone: (920) 424-1234
- Chancellor: Richard H. Wells
- Website: www.uwosh.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 12,772
- College Alias: OW Oshkosh
- College Mascot: Titans

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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- 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 Comprehensive
- 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: admissions.uwosh.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
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,944 | 2,809 | 4,753 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,517 (78%) | 2,375 (85%) | 3,892 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 718 (47%) | 1,047 (44%) | 1,765 (45%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,675 | 95% |
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: OW Oshkosh Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 56% | 20% | 21% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,294 | $3,595 | $2,334 | $1,195 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 25 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,726 | 2,340 | 1,978 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,690 | $5,360 | $4,977 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,263 | $12,835 | $15,023 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,242 | $5,015 | $4,634 |
| Other Expenses | $2,686 | $2,686 | $2,840 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,418 | $13,861 | $13,251 |
| Out of State | $21,991 | $21,336 | $23,297 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,490 | $6,160 | $5,777 |
| Out of State | $14,063 | $13,635 | $15,823 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,490 | $6,160 | $5,777 |
| Out of State | $14,063 | $13,635 | $15,823 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,772 Undergraduate: 11,146 Graduate: 1,626
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,118 Female: 7,654
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,550 Female: 6,596
- Graduate Gender Male: 568 Female: 1,058
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,896 Part-Time: 3,876
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,691 Part-Time: 2,455
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 205 Part-Time: 1,421
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 96 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 133 | 1% |
| Black | 138 | 1% |
| Asian | 354 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 186 | 1% |
| White | 11,865 | 93% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,014 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,076 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,924 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,593 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,264 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 620 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 429 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 585 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 238 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 22 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,411 | 1,016 | 395 |
| Faculty Status | 656 | 464 | 192 |
| Tenured Faculty | 245 | 234 | 11 |
| Graduate Assistants | 74 | - | 74 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 579 | 387 | 192 |
| Primarily Instruction | 564 | 379 | 185 |
| Primarily Research | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 77 | 75 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 423 | 269 | 154 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 332 | 285 | 47 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 165 | 126 | 39 |
| Skilled Crafts | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 123 | 119 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,452 (380) | $60,189 (222) | $53,606 (158) |
| Professor | $71,204 (96) | $71,899 (68) | $69,517 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $59,169 (122) | $60,059 (82) | $57,344 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,752 (82) | $56,183 (35) | $51,942 (47) |
| Lecturer | $42,124 (80) | $42,746 (37) | $41,588 (43) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,249 (6) | $60,020 (1) | $89,095 (5) |
| Professor | $104,795 (3) | - (-) | $104,795 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $70,155 (1) | - (-) | $70,155 (1) |
| Lecturer | $60,478 (2) | $60,020 (1) | $60,936 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,630 (386) | $60,139 (223) | $54,198 (163) |
| Professor | $71,645 (99) | $71,899 (68) | $71,088 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $59,155 (123) | $60,059 (82) | $57,346 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,752 (82) | $56,183 (35) | $51,942 (47) |
| Lecturer | $42,303 (82) | $42,913 (38) | $41,776 (44) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 615 | 353 | 262 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 470 | 281 | 189 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 254 | 127 | 127 |
| Football | 99 | 99 | - |
| Golf | 5 | - | 5 |
| Gymnastics | 18 | - | 18 |
| Soccer | 49 | 26 | 23 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| Tennis | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Wrestling | 24 | 24 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $18,013 | $17,548 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,849 | $6,626 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 36 | 20 | 16 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 78% |
| American Indian | 8% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 42% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| White | 46% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 46% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 12 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 50 | 30 |
| Liquor Related | 231 | 164 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 26 | 21 |
| Liquor Related | 142 | 107 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 8 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 11 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
