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University of Wisconsin Colleges
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Information Summary
Ranks 1443rd overall and 41st in Wisconsin
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
63.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$5,429 |
| Admission
Success rate |
99% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
23 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
26 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
54% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
12,639 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 2-year colleges under 4-year universities
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Wisconsin Colleges?
Ranks 2503rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,268 | $4,268 | $11,252 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $279 | $279 | $279 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $178 | $178 | $469 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $5,429 | $5,429 | $12,413 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,589 | $15,589 | $22,573 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,189 | $9,189 | $16,173 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $4,218  $4,619 |
$4,218  $4,619 |
$12,918  $11,603 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $740  $810 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,550  $6,400 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,220  $3,760 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,220  $3,760 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 5,989 (2,911 male / 3,078 female) |
| Admitted | 5,929 (2,875 male / 3,054 female) |
| Admission rate | 99% |
| First-time Enrollment | 4,113 (2,066 male / 2,047 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,565 (1,791 male / 1,774 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 548 (275 male / 273 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 12,639 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Wisconsin Colleges use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Wisconsin Colleges accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1039th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 84% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 22 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 23 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of Wisconsin Colleges Ranks 4232nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,755 | 765 |  21% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,765 | 806 |  22% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,027 | 223 |  6% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,635 | 1,411 |  39% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,013 |  56% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Wisconsin Colleges?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 20 | 15 | 35 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 96 | 75 | 171 |
Hispanic | 125 | 139 | 264 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 175 | 198 | 373 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 42 | 39 | 81 |
White Non-Hispanic | 5,246 | 6,469 | 11,715 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 5,704 | 6,935 | 12,639 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Wisconsin Colleges.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 499 | 778 | 1,277 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 3 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 9 | 1,202 | 1,277 | |
| Total | 3 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 9 | 1,202 | 1,277 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
University of Wisconsin Colleges Ranks 1907th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $50,438 ($51,011 male / $49,368 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 307 (200 male / 107 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 324 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $5,969,652 |
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University of Wisconsin Colleges Summary
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The University of Wisconsin Colleges is a member of the University of Wisconsin System composed of 13 local campuses and an online program. The campuses are: The online program, UW Colleges Online, is sometimes referred to as a campus as well.
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