University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,812

4.49% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,670

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.8%

11,190 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

11,519

77% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.3%

1,286 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a higher education institution located in Walworth County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were General Business (297 degrees awarded), Social Work (54 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (48 degrees).

In 2023, 3,106 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. 54.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,604 degrees), 11.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (228 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $6,812, which is $−17,763 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,804 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $6,812, which is $17,763 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,670.

In 2023, 48% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Whitewater received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,812

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was $6,812. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $−17,763 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,670

2023 Value

2.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,670. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater grew by 2.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,890

Room and Board

$570

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was of $7,890 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.81% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $570. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.72% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 34.2% with respect to 2022, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2804 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater received 11,190 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 18.4% annual growth. Out of those 11,190 applicants, 9,261 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.8% acceptance rate.

There were 11,519 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2023.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an overall enrollment yield of 23.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,261

Accepted Out of 11,190

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was 82.8% (9,261 admissions from 11,190 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 18.4%, while admissions grew by 19%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater had a total enrollment of 11,519 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is 8,871 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,648. This means that 77% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.3% White, 8.74% Hispanic or Latino, 4.89% Black or African American, 2.54% Two or More Races, 2.14% Asian, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0781% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (42%), followed by White Female (38.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.8%), followed by White Male (24%) and Black or African American Female (4.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,519 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is 8,871 and the part-time enrollment is 2,648. This means that 77% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Wisconsin-Whitewater had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
9,135 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,007 enrolled students
Black or African American
563 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is 79.3% White, 8.74% Hispanic or Latino, 4.89% Black or African American, 2.54% Two or More Races, 2.14% Asian, 0.217% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0781% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 167 students (1.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 286 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is white (2,604 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (228 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is General Business (297 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (54 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (48 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (29 degrees awarded), Education (513 degrees), and Business (1,166 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,672,602 people), Accountants & auditors (1,053,974 people), Other managers (906,449 people), Secondary school teachers (566,113 people), and Financial managers (555,065 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (29 degrees awarded), Education (513 degrees), Business (1,166 degrees), Communications (150 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (128 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are Cultural & Gender Studies (29 degrees awarded), Education (513 degrees), Business (1,166 degrees), Communications (150 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (128 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are Elementary & secondary schools (3,539,193 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (846,059 people), Computer Systems Design (716,547 people), Banking & related activities (616,211 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (563,558 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Most Common (2023)

General Finance
198 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
158 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
119 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was General Finance with 198 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,410

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,696

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,410 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, which is 0.831 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,696).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 202 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in General Business, which is 1.06 times more than the 190 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 190 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in General Business, which is 0.941 times less than the 202 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 39% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is Female and White (72.1% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,604 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
228 degrees awarded
Black or African American
107 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is white (2,604 degrees awarded). There were 11.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (228 degrees).

0.386% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,421 degrees awarded
White Male
1,183 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is white female (1,421 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,183 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an endowment valued at nearly $38.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.84M (7.4%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater had a total salary expenditure of 207M. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater employs 156 Associate professors, 122 Lecturers and 105 Professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are Male Associate professor (84), Female Associate professor (72), and Male Professor (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 127 employees, Service, with 118 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 102 employees.

Endowment

$38.3M

2023 Endowment

11.9%

growth from 2022

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has an endowment valued at about $38.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater grew 11.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$84.5M

2023 Salaries

2.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater paid a median of $84.5M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($207M) and a 2.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.73% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$36.8M

Instructional Salaries

463

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater paid a total of $36.8M to 463 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

156 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

127 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were Associate professor with 156 employees, Lecturer with 122 employees, and Professor with 105 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 127 employees, Service with 118 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 102 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater was Male Associate professor with 84 employees, Female Associate professor with 72 employees, and Male Professor with 61 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

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