University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Public university · Kenosha, WI · 2,844 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
75%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
17–25
Average net price
$11,233
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$18,226
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
41%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside accepts about 75 of every 100 applicants (75%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 17–25.
The latest federal data says University of Wisconsin-Parkside is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Wisconsin-Parkside's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Parkside cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $18,226 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $11,233 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,658 for WI residents and $18,275 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,658
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$18,275
- Room & board$8,996
- Total cost of attendance$18,226
- Average net price after grants$11,233
Popular majors
Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Liberal Arts & General Studies.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside FAQ
- What is University of Wisconsin-Parkside's acceptance rate?
- 75% — accessible.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 17–25.
- Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Wisconsin-Parkside is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Wisconsin-Parkside's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Wisconsin-Parkside cost?
- About $18,226 a year before aid; $11,233 on average after grants.
- What is University of Wisconsin-Parkside's FAFSA school code?
- 005015. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Wisconsin-Parkside receives your information.
- What is University of Wisconsin-Parkside's graduation rate?
- 41% of students finish within six years.
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