The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shares the mission of the University of Wisconsin System and the core mission of the other comprehensive institutions within the University of Wisconsin System. In addition to the system and core missions, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has the following select mission:
a) The University offers an extensive range of undergraduate programs and degrees, including interdisciplinary programs, in letters, sciences, and the arts, as well as programs and degrees leading to professional specialization.
b) The University offers graduate education built clearly upon its undergraduate emphases and strengths with particular emphasis in the fields of business and education.
c) The University expects scholarly activity, including research, scholarship and creative endeavor, that supports its programs at the associate and baccalaureate degree level, its selected graduate programs, and its special mission.
d) The University provides supportive services and programs for students with disabilities.
e) The University recruits minority and non-traditional students and provides support services and programs for them.
f) The University serves as a regional cultural and resource center.
g) The University provides continuing education and outreach programs as an integrated institutional activity.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Required), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
20
24
ACT English
18
24
ACT Math
19
25
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees (in-state)
$5,255
$5,439
$5,860
Tuition and fees (out-of-state)
$15,652
$12,914
$13,432
Books and supplies
$640
$640
$640
Room and board (on campus)
$4,120
$4,322
$4,574
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (262) 472-1130
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 70%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,769
State/Local Grants: $2,084
Institutional Grants: $1,354
Student Loans: $3,897
