University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — College Profile

About

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is widely recognized for its premier College of Business and Economics—the largest in Wisconsin—as well as its historically esteemed programs in education, accounting, and communication sciences. Setting the university apart nationally is its groundbreaking commitment to accessibility and its powerhouse wheelchair athletics program, which complements a dominant NCAA Division III athletic culture with dozens of national titles. Students experience a vibrant, close-knit campus life characterized by high school spirit, strong faculty mentorship, and extensive opportunities for undergraduate research and internships in a welcoming college-town environment.

Wikipedia:The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater is a public university in Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. As of fall 2024, the university offers 47 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs and enrolls approximately 11,000 students. Approximately 1,400 faculty and staff are employed by the university, and the student body consists of individuals from about 40 US states and 30 countries. UW–Whitewater operates the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County, a two-year branch campus in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Location

Whitewater, WI, 53190-1790 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MKE · Milwaukee

43 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$8,616$18,716

Housing & food (on campus)$8,090$8,090

Books & supplies$300$300

Cost of attendance$18,719$27,784

Average net price$14,158Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$18,716

In-state: $8,616

Housing & food (on campus)$8,090

Books & supplies$300

Cost of attendance$27,784

In-state: $18,719

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $14,158

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.uww.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$19,336

Housing$5,030

Food$3,418

Total published by the school$27,784

Source: www.uww.edu · checked Sep 28, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$8,440

$30–48k

$8,752

$48–75k

$11,176

$75–110k

$16,551

$110k+

$18,229

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

62%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

42%

Back for yr 2

78%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

64% graduated · 22% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$47,909

10 yrs after entry$55,356

Debt

Median at graduation$23,188

Monthly payment$246

Middle 50% owe$7.6k–$27.9k

90th percentile$34,059

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

86%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1050

ACT midpoint

Comp 17–24 · E 16–23 · M 17–24

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Student Body

Gender

Men 51%Women 49%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

21 : 1

Pell grant

25%

First-gen

30%

Family income

$70,028

Independent

12%

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

10%

Race & ethnicity

White

78%

Hispanic

10%

Black

Asian

Two or more

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Women's
Gymnastics
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$47,909

After 10 yrs

$55,356

Finance and Financial Management Services198

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods180

Business Administration, Management and Operations175

Marketing158

Psychology, General97

Business/Commerce, General95

Communication and Media Studies85

Accounting and Related Services76

Biology, General72

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas61

Social Work57

Computer and Information Sciences, General47

Human Resources Management and Services40

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians39

Special Education and Teaching37

Criminology37

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$45M

Full-time faculty

95%

Faculty salary

$9,017/mo

Teaching spend

$8,065

per student

Federal loans

46%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile