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University of Wisconsin-Parkside admits 75% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1090 out of 1600. The midpoint ACT score is 21 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees, students from Wisconsin | $8,658 |
| Tuition and fees, students from elsewhere | $18,275 |
| Room and meals on campus | $8,996 |
| Books and supplies | $1,326 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $18,226 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $11,233 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off (for a public college, students from inside the state). It is 45% below the median net price of colleges in Wisconsin on this site ($20,254). International students are normally charged the out-of-state tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $7,970 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,934 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,676 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,757 |
| Above $110,000 | $17,524 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | WI median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 69% | 76% | 73% |
| Students who finish their degree (within one and a half times the normal length) | 41% | 59% | 49% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $57,115 | $59,359 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $19,500 | $21,938 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Wisconsin and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
38% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 35% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 55% women and 45% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 13 of the 40 colleges in Wisconsin on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 1,322.
Other colleges in Wisconsin of a similar size
- Carthage CollegeKenosha, private nonprofit
- Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, private nonprofit
- Carroll UniversityWaukesha, private nonprofit
- Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, private nonprofit
- University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, public
- Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside admits 75% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
Published tuition and fees are $8,658 a year for students from Wisconsin and $18,275 for others. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
What is the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
41% of first-time, full-time students finish within one and a half times the normal length of the course.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.