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Green Bay, WI · Kenosha, WI
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | University of Wisconsin-Parkside | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,369/yr | $11,772/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,144/yr | $7,425/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,500 | $20,492 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,166/yr | $7,592/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,169/yr | $11,241/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,105/yr | $15,071/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,975/yr | $17,917/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $196/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,292/yr | $8,750/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $8,292/yr | $8,750/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $1,404/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,346/yr | $4,194/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,366/yr | $18,199/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,700/yr | $8,270/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,288/yr | $17,429/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 35% |
| Students taking federal loans | 27% | 36% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 89% | 75% |
| SAT average | 1120 | 1090 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 17–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–24 · Math 17–25 | English 16–25 · Math 16–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,373 | 3,911 |
| Students accepted | 5,598 | 2,840 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,258 | 565 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 22% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 44% | 27% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 48% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,528/yr | $51,129/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,607–$73,130 | $33,245–$72,867 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 44% |
| White students graduating | 51% | 45% |
| Black students graduating | 24% | 27% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 34% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 52% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,546/yr | $42,154/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 23% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 33% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 40% |
| Low-income students who finish | 51% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,891/yr | $47,336/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Psychology 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Psychology 13% · Computer & Information Sciences 8% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 22% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Psychology — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 5% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $70,213/yr | Computer Science — $64,354/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.9% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 6,341 | 2,844 |
| Students per professor | 25 : 1 | 20 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 542 | 741 |
| Average professor pay | $8,077/mo | $8,388/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 72% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $53,209 | $42,730 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Green Bay, WI | Kenosha, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1965 | 1968 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.3% | 2% |
| Men | 38% | 45% |
| Women | 62% | 55% |
| White students | 73% | 58% |
| Black students | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 21% |
| Asian students | 4.5% | 3% |
| Two or more races | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| Other / not reported | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 41% |
| Part-time students | 21% | 19% |
| Students age 25+ | 17% | 17% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,613/yr | $8,443/yr |
| Endowment | $63.9M | $17.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,005 | 850 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,925/yr | $5,072/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,100/yr | $3,019/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 258 | 313 |
| Athletic scholarships | $2.5M | $1.7M |
| Athletics budget | $13.3M | $6.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.3M | $6.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $224,922 | $23,906 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.