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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, founded in 1868, is a public, comprehensive institution. The university''s career-oriented undergraduate and graduate programs offer a blend of general and professional education. Its 400-acre campus is located in Whitewater, 45 miles southeast of Milwaukee.

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Public
studentType
Coed
10,741
Undergraduates
5,489
Men - 51.1%
5,253
Women - 48.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
96% of 12,032 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.26 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
450-560 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
460-580 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
18-24 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
$8,610
Average Percent of Need Met
69%
Average Freshman Award
$10,437
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$25,955
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
468
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Whitewater Population
14,993
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Milwaukee, WI
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
45% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Willie and Wanda Warhawk
Sororities
6.4% of women participate
Fraternities
9% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
2%
Black/African-American
5.8%
Hispanic/Latino
10.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
76.7%
Unknown
1.7%
International Students
0.4% from 34 countries
First-Year Students Returning
77.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
39.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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