At a glance
Average net price
$14,158
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.9%
Admission rate
86%
Undergrad size
9,405
In-state tuition
$8,616
Out-of-state tuition
$18,716
Cost of attendance
$18,719
Median earnings (10y)
$55,356
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,050
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 78.0%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (33%), social sciences (28%), humanities & arts (25%).
- STEM11%
- Health1%
- Business33%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services1%
- Business33.1%~3,115 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education11.8%~1,105 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts8.7%~820 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences7.8%~733 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication7.1%~672 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~448 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~443 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.1%~294 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~272 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~245 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.6%~150 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.5%~145 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.5%~136 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~136 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~132 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~127 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~114 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.0%~97 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~79 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal0.7%~61 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 585 | $72,815 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 397 | $47,565 | $24,564 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 392 | $18,151 | $12,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 388 | $48,038 | $25,469 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 375 | $38,711 | $28,687 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 333 | $43,771 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 194 | $31,051 | $26,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 189 | $46,778 | $25,675 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 181 | $54,237 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 176 | $36,797 | $26,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 159 | $33,307 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 139 | $32,780 | $26,875 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 119 | $33,607 | $25,912 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 110 | $54,402 | $25,742 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 95 | $37,669 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 90 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 89 | $60,418 | $24,384 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 85 | $42,100 | $25,677 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 84 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 77 | $32,056 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $31,685 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 73 | $41,999 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 72 | $39,425 | — |
| Education, General. | Graduate certificate | 69 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | $28,110 | $24,500 |
| Marketing. | Undergraduate certificate | 59 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 58 | $42,689 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 57 | $29,891 | $27,000 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 56 | $37,851 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 55 | $33,087 | $32,501 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 54 | $35,541 | $21,507 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 54 | $29,341 | $25,250 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 53 | $41,540 | $22,248 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | $26,211 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 47 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Undergraduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 45 | $30,622 | $25,791 |
| Sociology. | Undergraduate certificate | 41 | — | $26,000 |
| Construction Management. | Graduate certificate | 41 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 40 | — | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a large institution located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 9,405 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Liberal arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,158 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,616 for in-state students and $18,716 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $18,719 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 78.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,356 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (33% of credentials), social sciences (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (25% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater accepts 86% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,050. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Whitewater, Wisconsin (town), University of Wisconsin-Whitewater draws students from across Wisconsin and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Q.How much does University of Wisconsin-Whitewater cost?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is $14,158 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $18,719.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater admits 86% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate earns $55,356 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
Published tuition is $8,616 in-state and $18,716 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Wisconsin-Whitewater located?
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin (ZIP 53190).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at their official website.