# University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Public college in Kenosha, WI. IPEDS ID 240374.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-parkside · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-parkside.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 75% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $11,772 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 40%; beats 13% of WI colleges and 26% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $51,129; beats 28% of WI colleges and 43% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $14,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,425 |
| 30-48k | $7,592 |
| 48-75k | $11,241 |
| 75-110k | $15,071 |
| 110k+ | $17,917 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.63 years on average (19% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $51,129 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $18,199 in-state; about $27,358 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,270 in-state, $17,429 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $8,286; books: $590

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 17–25 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,911 applicants, 2,840 admitted, 565 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 75%, ACT 17–25 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 73%, ACT 18–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (41 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $64,354 | $89,495 | $26,189 |
| Management Information Systems | $53,588 | $70,370 | $26,349 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | $67,130 | $18,095 |
| Accounting | $47,648 | $64,177 | $14,760 |
| Business | $45,679 | $63,554 | $20,996 |
| Marketing | $40,916 | $62,014 | $20,900 |
| Biology | $35,990 | $60,928 | $28,500 |
| Health Administration | $50,190 | $56,790 | $32,322 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,655 | $55,240 | $25,349 |
| Criminal Justice | $42,342 | $54,156 | $20,745 |
| Communications | $37,107 | $53,923 | $26,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $29,117 | $47,123 | $26,925 |
| Psychology | $29,952 | $46,647 | $24,375 |
| Sociology | $35,710 | $46,005 | $26,250 |
| History | not reported | $42,349 | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $36,920 | $40,410 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $25,306 | $37,110 | $27,000 |
| English | not reported | $34,689 | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | $31,577 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sustainability Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $101,180 (Kenosha, WI), $98,780 (WI), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $78,780 (Kenosha, WI), $78,090 (WI), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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