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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a large, public institution located in Whitewater, wi. Founded in 1868, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers undergraduate degrees in 91 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 8,893 undergraduates
cost $7,864 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.4%
SAT score average 1090
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.31
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
19 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Finance and Financial Management Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Marketing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,864
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,890
Books & supplies $570
Other expenses $3,200
Cost of attendance* $19,524
Average financial aid package $9,332
Estimated cost $10,192 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,039
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,890
Books & supplies $570
Other expenses $3,200
Cost of attendance* $28,699
Average financial aid package $9,332
Estimated cost $19,367 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,893, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

11,522

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
69%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, students love their Adult Student Connection, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 800 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190-1790
phone 262-472-1234
address www.uww.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Adult student connection

Pan hellenic council

Sigma alpha lambda (academic honors)

Cru (faith-related organization)

National society of leadership and success

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
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Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is located in Whitewater, wi.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 

The acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is 82%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?

The average high school GPA for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students was 3.31.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $78,096.

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