University of Wisconsin- Parkside
School info
3.3
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.2
Food
2.9
Clubs
3
Facilities
3.7
Internet
3.2
Location
3.5
Opportunities
3.2
Safety
4.3
Social
2.7
Happiness
3.4
Basic Information
Location
- Kenosha, WI
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public university
- Established: 1968
- Founder: Irvin G. Wyllie, Wisconsin State Legislature, UW President Fred Harvey Harrington
Academic information
Degree Courses
- The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offers approximately 40 undergraduate academic majors and over 50 undergraduate minors. Additionally
- it offers various graduate programs and certificates. **Total Degree Courses:** 40 (undergraduate majors) + 50 (undergraduate minors) + various graduate programs and certificates = **approximately 90-100** degree courses
Key Area
- Biological Sciences
- Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Environmental Studies
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is approximately 4,030 students
- Undergraduates: 3,285 undergraduate students
- Postgraduates: 745 postgraduate students are enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
- Academic Staff: The exact number of academic staff at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is not provided in the sources. However, based on the faculty and staff directories, it appears to be in the hundreds. A more precise estimate would require a comprehensive list or database that is not fully available in the provided sources. Therefore, I can only give an approximate range: **100-500**
- Administrative Staff: The exact number of administrative staff at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is not provided in the given sources. However, the sources list various administrative roles and staff members, but a comprehensive count is not available. Therefore, I can only provide an approximate range based on the information given: - **Athletics Department**: 15-20 staff members (from) - **Admissions Staff**: 7-10 staff members (from) - **Faculty and Teaching Staff**: Over 100 staff members (from) - **University Staff Governance**: 11 elected members (from) - **Human Resources Staff**: 7-10 staff members (from) Combining these estimates, the total administrative staff could range from approximately 40 to over 150, but a precise number is not available. Therefore, the best approximation is: **40-150**
Notable Alumni
- Jim Heiring
- Abdul Jeelani
- Sarah Hiett
- Ted Price
- Andy Kaestner
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 5
This place is amazing and what I love about it is the parking space and
Overall 4.5
they should work on making more fun activity for students
Overall 4.5
I am currently a freshmen and I actually chose Parkside because the pictures were nice (not smart, I know) and it actually turned out to be an amazing school. The teachers are great, for the most part, the campus is pretty and there is almost always something to do on campus.
Overall 4.5
I LOVE PARKSIDE!!!!!! BEST SCHOOL EVER!
Overall 4.4
I went to UW-Parkside for my undergraduate and the professors made a concerted effort to not require super expensive books and were overall very understanding. I am currently going for my masters degree as well and although that is all online I have only had 1 class I genuinely disliked.
Overall 4.4
I love going to school here. If youre looking for a smaller college and great opportunities try parkside! I live in an apartment near by and love that its so close to everything!
Overall 4.4
Great place
Overall 4.4
I absolutely love it here! It's number 1 in the state for my major and most of my professors have been absolutely amazing. So glad that I'm here
Overall 4.2
This school is very well organized and helpful. Never felt more comfortable at any other universities than this one.
Overall 4.2
The only downside to Parkside is the terrible parking options. There is plenty of room for Commuter students, but residents are pushed aside because of it.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.5
Honestly, just a big community college. No life on campus, students do not care and the only good thing is what I initially came for which was their "renowned" pre-med program. I am so glad I transferred to UW-Madison after my first year.
Overall 1.7
The professors at this school are terrible, along with the faculty. I tried to change my academic advisor and they made it a long, unnecessary process. Also, what college doesn't let you take a "W" after a couple weeks of class?? And if you are taking one, it needs to be approved by countless faculty members. Also, you have to pay! Terrible college
Overall 1.7
This school is in a dying town and there isn't much to do around Kenosha these days. The campus is full of commuters so it doesn't feel like the real college experience. The campus is beautiful worts ode and many of the buildings are renovated. It is worth the small tuition to go here, but definitely noone's destination college.
Overall 1.8
UWP-Police cares more about giving out tickets than protecting the students, Housing authority tries to fine you any chance they can get. Parkside has yet to realize that students are customers and the University is a business, poor customer service leads to no business. Parkside is the Comcast of the UW system
Overall 1.9
It's like a fifth year of high school. I should have gone to Madison when I had the chance, now I have to wait another semester to transfer.
Overall 2
Not a university more like a community college vibe.
Overall 2
If you're looking to get a degree, and just a degree it's good. There are people to make friends with and such, but in my department there is very little help with things such as career advice and job placement (Criminal Justice). Also it seems there is a steady stream of professors as they can't hang onto anyone.