The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shares the mission of the University of Wisconsin System and the core mission of the other comprehensive institutions within the University of Wisconsin System. In addition to the system and core missions, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has the following select mission:
a) The University offers an extensive range of undergraduate programs and degrees, including interdisciplinary programs, in letters, sciences, and the arts, as well as programs and degrees leading to professional specialization.
b) The University offers graduate education built clearly upon its undergraduate emphases and strengths with particular emphasis in the fields of business and education.
c) The University expects scholarly activity, including research, scholarship and creative endeavor, that supports its programs at the associate and baccalaureate degree level, its selected graduate programs, and its special mission.
d) The University provides supportive services and programs for students with disabilities.
e) The University recruits minority and non-traditional students and provides support services and programs for them.
f) The University serves as a regional cultural and resource center.
g) The University provides continuing education and outreach programs as an integrated institutional activity.
The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (also known as UW-Whitewater and abbreviated as UWW) is part of the University of Wisconsin System, located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It became Wisconsin's second public college on April 21, 1868 when it opened its doors to 39 students taught by nine faculty members. It is a four-year, co-educational, residential college accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Enrollment in 2005-06 stood at 10,700 (9,436 undergraduate, 1,264 graduate and professional). The chancellor is Richard Telfer. The school motto is "Stay Close. Go Far."
In 1925 the addition of an East wing was added to Old Main Hall. It was later renamed Hyer Hall in honor of former school president Frank S. Hyer in 1968. On February 7, 1970 "Old Main" hall caught on fire. The central, north and west towers burned down along with the bell tower. The only surviving wing — Hyer Hall — underwent a $6.4 million restoration in 1997. It was completed by 1999 and included many 21st century technologies. It now houses many of the University's administrative offices in addition to classrooms and lecture halls. Hyer Hall has hosted the likes of the Milwaukee Symphony, Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy.
In 1959 the University Center opened. Several expansions throughout the decades brought the total square footage to . In 1997 it was officially named after former Chancellor James R. Connor.
During the summer of 2006 the University Center (UC) was almost completely closed for extensive construction projects which included demolition of portions of the building, the construction of new additions to the building, and remodeling of the remaining portions. The completed multi-million dollar project opened on time in January of 2008 with a weekend of events to help build interest in the new facilities which includes a movie theater, recreation center, coffee house, the return of The Down Under, and many other new or remodeled amenities.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 36% |
| 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: |
$ 5,255 | $ 15,652 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,427 | $ 14,825 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 828 | $ 828 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,058 | 20% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,783 | 34% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,243 | 8% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,351 | 54% | |
Any Aid: |
66% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 79% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 98% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 18, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 26 |
| 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 |
