University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, Wisconsin

Located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.uww.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students
885 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:8,295
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,001
  • Pell Grant students:2,345
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:960
  • Part-time students
    10%
  • Students over 25 years old
    10%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$284
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$13,670
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Education(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:30%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:23%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
61 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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