What University of Wisconsin–Whitewater costs
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater charges $8,616 a year in published tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents, about $4,308 a semester, and $18,716 a year for students from other states, about $9,358 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $18,719 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $14,648 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
For fall 2024, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater received 10,187 applications and admitted 8,732 students, and 2,160 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Wisconsin–Whitewater students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Finance | 177 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 137 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 104 |
| Psychology | 102 |
| Business / Commerce | 95 |
| Communication | 84 |
| Business Administration and Management | 81 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 63 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Beloit College, Beloit, Wisconsin: about 27 miles away
- Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin: about 28 miles away
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, Wisconsin: about 37 miles away
- Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: about 43 miles away
- Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: about 45 miles away
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: about 46 miles away
Colleges like University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota: 9,198 undergraduates
- Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan: 10,035 undergraduates
- Southern Illinois University–Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois: 8,494 undergraduates
- Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan: 8,106 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Stevens Point, Wisconsin: 7,306 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Wisconsin–Whitewater's acceptance rate? 85.7% for fall 2024: 8,732 of 10,187 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater? $8,616 a year for in-state students and $18,716 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Wisconsin–Whitewater? About 9,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Wisconsin–Whitewater