University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Acceptance
75%
Avg SAT
1090
In-State
$8,270
Grad Rate (4yr)
23%
Retention
69%
Earnings
$51,129
AI Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside brings together strong STEM programs—particularly physics, geosciences, and natural resources—with small class sizes that feel more like a private college than a public university. Located between Milwaukee and Chicago, the campus attracts motivated students who want hands-on research opportunities without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of larger schools. The standout? Direct access to faculty mentorship and the nearby Great Lakes ecosystem for field-based learning that turns theory into real-world experience.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$8,270
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,429
Room & Board
$8,750
Average Net Price
$11,772
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Take Federal Loans
36%
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,492
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$51,129Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$20,492Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
$89,495
4 yrs after graduation
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
42 graduates
$67,130
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
28 graduates
$64,177
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
$63,554
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
22 graduates
$62,014
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
33 graduates
$60,928
4 yrs after graduation
Health and Medical Administrative Services
13 graduates
$56,790
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
27 graduates
$55,240
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
50 graduates
$54,156
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
29 graduates
$53,923
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
58+ programsAnd 46 more programs available
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