Campus Profile
- City
- Kenosha
- Type
- 4-year
- Campus Website
- UW-Parkside Website
- College Portrait
- UW-Parkside College Portrait
Around Campus
UW-Parkside Virtual Tour
On campus at UW-Parkside
Student Center at UW-Parkside
Enrollment
- Total Enrollment
- 4,399
- Undergraduate Enrollment
- 4,276
- Graduate Enrollment
- 123
Admissions
- Admissions Office Website
- UW-Parkside Admissions
- High School Requirements
Specific Credit Requirements Credits Subjects 4 English: including three credits of literature and composition.
3 Mathematics: algebra, geometry, and higher.
3 Natural Science: including at least one credit of lab science.
3 Social Science/History
4 Electives: chosen from the above areas, foreign language, fine arts, computer science, and other academic areas.
Foreign language is not required for admission; however, students may fulfill the UW-Parkside graduation requirement in foreign language by taking two years of the same foreign language in high school.
Academic preparation is an important part of the admission decision. To be best prepared for college, applicants are encouraged to exceed the minimum credit requirements for admission.
- Admission Guidelines
New freshmen are likely to be admitted if they rank in the top 50% of their class and have a minimum ACT composite score of 21 (SAT equivalent).
ACT/SAT scores from the high school are accepted for admission. An official ACT/SAT score report, received directly from the testing agency, is preferred.
- Priority Deadline
- Rolling deadline
- Statement 1
- Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments and/or interests you will bring specifically to our campus that will enrich our community. In addition, if you would like to be considered for academic scholarships, please highlight the academic successes and career goals that set you apart from other applicants.
- Statement 2
Tell us about any circumstances that you may have impacted your academic performance or in general, anything else you would like us to know in making an admission decision.
- Accept ACT/SAT Score on Official High School Transcript
- Yes,
- Application Fee
- $50.00
- Letter of Recommendation Required?
- No
Academic Programs
UW-Parkside offers a variety of majors, minors, certificates, and graduate programs. Learn more about UW-Parkside’s academic offerings.
College Costs
- In-State Tuition and Fees (annual)
- $7,389.00
- Out-of-State Tuition (annual)
- $15,378.00
- Minnesota Reciprocity Tuition (annual)
- $8,389.00
- Campus Scholarship Links
- UW-Parkside Scholarship Information
- FAFSA Priority Filing Date
- April 15
Living on Campus
- Residence Life & Housing Website
- UW-Parkside Housing
- Meal Plan Website
- UW-Parkside Meal Plan
- Room Cost (Annual)
- $4,494.00
- Meal Plan Cost (Annual)
- $2,620.00
Tours
Tours are held Monday-Friday at 10:00 a.m.; Wednesday-Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.; and Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. during the academic year. Register for a tour at UW-Parkside’s website.
Student Services Links
Athletics
- Division II
- UW-Parkside Athletics