More selective than 71% of Wisconsin colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $18,199. College Scorecard.
Higher than 13% of Wisconsin colleges we cover and 26% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 28% of Wisconsin colleges we cover and 43% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Wisconsin-Parkside acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,911 applicants, University of Wisconsin-Parkside admitted 2,840 and 565 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Wisconsin-Parkside tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Wisconsin residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Wisconsin-Parkside costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Parkside took 4.6 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Wisconsin. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,425 | $34,378 | 2.5 years |
| $30–48k | $7,592 | $35,151 | 2.6 years |
| $48–75k | $11,241 | $52,046 | 3.8 years |
| $75–110k | $15,071 | $69,779 | 5.1 years |
| $110k+ | $17,917 | $82,956 | 6.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (19% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($51,129) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,565 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside majors, earnings & careers
University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers 41 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Business & Finance · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $89,495 | $26,189 |
| Management Information Systems | $70,370 | $26,349 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $67,130 | $18,095 |
| Accounting | $64,177 | $14,760 |
| Business | $63,554 | $20,996 |
| Marketing | $62,014 | $20,900 |
| Biology | $60,928 | $28,500 |
| Health Administration | $56,790 | $32,322 |
Quick list of all 41 majors
- Accounting$64,177
- Biochemistry—
- Biology$60,928
- Business$63,554
- Business Administration—
- Chemistry—
- Communications$53,923
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Science$89,495
- Criminal Justice$54,156
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- English$34,689
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Geography—
- Geology / Earth Science$47,123
- German—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$40,410
- Health Administration$56,790
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$67,130
- History$42,349
- International / Global Studies—
- International Relations—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$55,240
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Information Systems$70,370
- Marketing$62,014
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Music—
- Philosophy—
- Physics—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$46,647
- Sociology$46,005
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Special Education—
- Studio Art$31,577
- Sustainability Studies—
- Theatre$37,110
- Visual and Performing Arts—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Kenosha
Overall prices in the Kenosha, WI area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,441. Housing costs 4% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 38 inches of rain a year, 41 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Kenosha County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Kenosha County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Wisconsin-Parkside with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Wisconsin by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | 75% | $11,772 | 40% | $51,129 | This school |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | 93% | $12,220 | 42% | $49,606 | |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | 82% | $14,054 | 57% | $54,458 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | 89% | $13,369 | 48% | $52,528 | |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | 87% | $14,305 | 46% | $55,548 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Wisconsin-Parkside would cost you $448 less per year than University of Wisconsin-Superior, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, mostly from more University of Wisconsin-Parkside students living at home, which lowers its average (−$1,286).
- University of Wisconsin-Superior gives aided families $1,213 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Wisconsin resident | University of Wisconsin-Parkside | University of Wisconsin-Superior | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,270 | $8,812 | −$542 |
| Books & supplies | $590 | $1,050 | −$460 |
| Housing & meals | $8,286 | $7,227 | +$1,059 |
| Personal & travel | $5,164 | $5,596 | −$432 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,111 | −$2,825 | −$1,286 |
| Sticker price | $18,199 | $19,860 | −$1,661 |
| Average grants | −$6,427 | −$7,640 | +$1,213 |
| You pay | $11,772 | $12,220 | −$448 |
“+” means University of Wisconsin-Parkside costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Wisconsin-Parkside
What is the University of Wisconsin-Parkside acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside accepts 75% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 2,840 of 3,911 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Parkside cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $18,199 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $11,772 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $7,425 and families earning $110k+ pay $17,917.
How much do University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduates earn?
Former University of Wisconsin-Parkside students earn a median $51,129 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Wisconsin-Parkside graduation rate?
40% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Wisconsin-Parkside degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Wisconsin-Parkside costs about $52,046 after grants ($11,241 a year for 4.6 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $51,129 ten years after starting, $13,565 more than high school graduates in Wisconsin ($37,564), so the cost is repaid in 3.8 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Wisconsin-Parkside: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-parkside (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).