University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (UWO) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UW Oshkosh) was founded in 1871 as the premier teacher-training school in the state. Tuition was free to any student who agreed to teach in Wisconsin public schools after graduation.

Since then, it has grown into a comprehensive university that serves the academic needs of the residents of northeastern Wisconsin. It seeks to provide a liberal education that disseminates knowledge, teaches practical and intellectual skills, encourages community responsibility, and imparts tools that can be applied to a variety of a situations.

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Information Summary

Ranks 15th in Wisconsin and 604th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	85.4
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$19,493
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT 75%ile scores	24
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	21 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	78% / 33%
Enrollment Total (all students)	16,410

Academics

UW Oshkosh has a student population of around 13,000. The campus has 52 buildings, of which ten are academic and 11 are residence halls. The school was ranked #76 among regional universities in the Midwest according to the 2011 U.S. News and Word Report’s Best Colleges review.

Students can choose from 57 majors or 17 master

Most Popular Fields of Study

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Admissions

UW Oshkosh seeks highly motivated, well-rounded students who will thrive in the university

Financial Aid

More than 70 percent of UW Oshkosh students receive financial aid of some kind. Begin your search for support by filling out the FAFSA, which is available for free online at www.fafsa.gov. In addition to determining your eligibility for federal grant money, your FAFSA information may be necessary for a number of outside scholarships and awards.

UW Oshkosh awards more than $200,000 in scholarships to incoming freshmen each year. Most of these awards recognize exceptional merit, leadership, or academic achievement. Search through the dozens of options, which can be found online, to see if you are eligible for one of the many different awards.

If you are an out-of-state student, you may be eligible for a tuition reduction program, which helps to make earning a degree more affordable for non-Wisconsin students.

If you ever have questions about how to apply for aid or the best ways to earn scholarship money, contact the Financial Aid Office or take advantage of the University

Student Financial Aid Details

Ranks 3408th for the average student loan amount.
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Students

There are over 160 student organizations at UW Oshkosh. It

Student Enrollment Demographics

Student Graduation Demographics

Athletics

UW Oshkosh is a Division III college. It has 21 women

Alumni

UW Oshkosh has a number of notable alumni in a variety of fields. Here are just a few:

Carla Altepeter: President and CEO of CitizensFirst Credit Union

Jim VandeHei: Co-founder and executive editor of Politico.com

Jessica (Martin) Riley: Finalist in the James Jones First Novel Fellowship with her novel, Driving Sideways

Paul Anger: President of the Des Moines Register, a newspaper with over 150 employees

James Geenen: Peace Corps director of Paraguay, founder of Fundacion NanPaz or “Road to Peace”

Additional School Information

UW Oshkosh is making great strides in sustainability and environmental conservation. It is ranked 36th in the Sierra Club

Bibliography

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Titans. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Web. 19 July 2011.

“UW Oshkosh | University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh | Best College | US News.” US News & World Report | News & Rankings | Best Colleges, Best Hospitals, and More. Web. 19 July 2011.

UW Oshkosh . Web. 19 July 2011.

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