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University of Wisconsin Parkside

Kenosha, Wisconsin

4,144 Students on Campus
Kenosha Location
99,688 Metro Population
4,144 Students on Campus
Kenosha Location
99,688 Metro Population

About This Campus

While we have over 41 majors, here are some award-winning programs producing amazing results for our students: COMPUTER SCIENCE: 99% of CS graduates employed in their field with many having gained experience in the university "App Factory. The App Factory is a creative professional group of students/faculty who create mobile apps for community clients. APPLIED HEALTH: Students are well prepared for a health field proven by a 89% success rate of graduate acceptance into professional schools. CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Ranked #21 program in the nation, our faculty are committed to providing the CJ students with the knowledge and skills to improve the justice system, evaluate the effectiveness of criminal justice practices, and elevate fair and ethical principles in their communities. THEATER ARTS: More than just actors, theater students are members of a professional theater training company in charge of props, stage concept and design, costume design, sound, direction, and more.

Small classes and one-on-one faculty attention have been Parkside's hallmark

The Parkside campus set on 700 acres of natural Wisconsin prairie and woodland

Proudly, we have the most diverse student body of the 4-year UW System

Helpful Information

UW-Parkside is best enjoyed when students have access to their own transportation.

Location Information

To the North is Milwaukee (45 minutes); to the South, Chicago (60 minutes). On our East is great Lake Michigan; and to the West, one of the most beautiful parks in Wisconsin! UW-Parkside is an ideal location to access exciting urban environments while benefiting from a scenic and safe campus.

Academics

TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 09/02/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/17/2026

Spring Start Date: 02/01/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/14/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing and Education

OPTIONS:

Honors Access:

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/18/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
  • Home Payment: 18
  • Host Payment: 18

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/18/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $0
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

Approximate cost: $4672 (includes meals)

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $0
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

Dining plans range from $1753-$2264 for on campus housing. Dining plans are available for commuting students.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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