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Colleges / University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate90%

UW Oshkosh Student Life

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Student Activities

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Does University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities No
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 29%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh students live off campus. In 2023, 29% of undergrads at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 71% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh offers coed housing.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Athletics

At University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Riflery NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UW Oshkosh campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UW Oshkosh offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, UW Oshkosh has 1.

Plan a Visit to University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, take Highway 41 to Oshkosh, WI. If you need to fly, book your flight to Outagamie County airport.

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Keep Reading About University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

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UW Oshkosh Students

60%

Women

40%

Men

55%

Full Time

45%

Part Time

90%

In State

10%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

82%

6%

5%

3%

3%

1%

0.49%

0.35%

0.11%

Undergraduate Students

11,992

Graduate Students

1,122

Non-Resident / International Students

37

UW Oshkosh Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

13,114

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

90%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,632

Out-of-State

$17,546

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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