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University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Kenosha, WI 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate90%

UW Parkside Student Life

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside has the Habitat for Humanity. In fact, more students participate in the Habitat for Humanity than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Wisconsin-Parkside include Criminal Justice Association, Next Level Gaming, Parkside Asian Organization and Active Minds.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside community comes together each year for Fall Fest, Worldfest Week and Ice Cream Social.

Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside Offer Student Housing?

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

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes No special consideration for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 20%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most University of Wisconsin-Parkside students live off campus. In 2023, 20% of undergrads at University of Wisconsin-Parkside lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 80% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Wisconsin-Parkside. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Athletics

At University of Wisconsin-Parkside 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-Parkside:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Soccer NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

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

UW Parkside offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, UW Parkside has Self-defense training.

Plan a Visit to University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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-Parkside, take Interstate 94 to Kenosha, WI. If you need to fly, book your flight to General Mitchell International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Wisconsin you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore University of Wisconsin-Parkside's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

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UW Parkside Students

55%

Women

45%

Men

74%

Full Time

26%

Part Time

84%

In State

16%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

62%

20%

8%

5%

3%

2%

0.47%

0.07%

0.07%

Undergraduate Students

3,255

Graduate Students

711

Non-Resident / International Students

45

UW Parkside Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 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

3,966

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

90%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$7,466

Out-of-State

$15,736

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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