| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Titans |
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (also known as UW Oshkosh or UWO) is a public university located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers both bachelor and master degrees. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has the third largest undergraduate headcount in the UW System.
In 1871 the university began as Oshkosh State Normal School. The university was Wisconsin's third teacher-training school. Oshkosh Normal began the first state normal school in the United States to have a kindergarten.
From 1927 to 1951 the university was called Oshkosh State Teachers College. The university was called Wisconsin State College Oshkosh from 1951 to 1964 and Wisconsin State University Oshkosh from 1964 to 1971. It became part of the University of Wisconsin System in 1971.
Today, it offers seven baccalaureate and seven masters degrees in 48 programs spanning four colleges. The college is widely known to be strong in accounting, nursing, business, teaching, and fine arts. Enrollment in the fall of 2002 was 11,245, and enrollment in 2005 was 11,465.
Since 2003 the men's club volleyball team has finished in the top five every year at the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) championships. In 2005, the team finished second, while in 2006 and 2007, finished first. The team is coached by Brian Schaefer, who has a .756 winning percentage.
Both the baseball and basketball programs have been quite successful, making several recent appearances at the Division III championship level. There have been 8 baseball players to play in Major League Baseball.
The school's gymnastics program also won multiple NCAA Division II-III and NAIA men's gymnastics championships before the sport was dropped at small-college levels.
Both Men's and Women's track teams are quite successful. The women have won an unprecedented 7 national titles in Division III Outdoor Track and Field while the men consistently place in the top 10 teams in the nation.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 32% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Basketball (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Baseball (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf) Track (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Ath Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,977 | $ 15,023 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,387 | $ 14,433 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 590 | $ 590 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,625 | 19% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,630 | 25% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,170 | 10% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,200 | 53% | |
Any Aid: |
67% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 79% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 18, Math: 19 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 25 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
Which University did you go to?
If you have graduated or currently going to a University, which one was/is it and name one cool thing about it.
Oregon State University.
Currently a student.
Very open school when it comes to politics, diversity, sexuality, etc.
27 months ago
Best Answer
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Small teaching college, inexpensive, close to home, good teachers
Dominican University for second Masters
Very cool building of stone and ivy--looks like it belongs in a gothic movie.
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