University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Review

4.025
Based on 40 Reviews
Whitewater, WI, 800 W Main St
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Career Preparation A-
Students and Culture A-
Facilities A-
Activities and Groups A-
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a large, public, four-year university enrolling 12,360 students and offering 64 degrees in Whitewater, WI.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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Business
1,002 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
143
85
Business Administration and Management
92
Commerce
56
174
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
15
Economics
20
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
20
Finance
144
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration
43
International Business
11
Marketing/marketing Management
111
Office Management and Supervision
49
Operations Management and Supervision
39
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Education and Liberal Arts
713 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art Studies
40
Art Teacher Education
4
Business Teacher Education
3
6
Communication Sciences and Disorders
18
13
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
43
Curriculum and Instruction
1
Driver and Safety Teacher Education
5
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
37
Elementary Education and Teaching
111
English Language and Literature
51
French Language and Literature
3
German Language and Literature
5
Liberal Arts
34
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
101
Spanish Language and Literature
22
Special Education and Teaching
43
35
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
98
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
32
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Human and Social Sciences
591 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
History
32
International/global Studies
24
Japanese Studies
1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
108
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
2
Political Science
41
Psychology
122
Public Administration
18
School Psychology
13
Social Sciences
1
Social Work
130
Sociology
96
Women's Studies
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Mathematics and Science
191 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biology
94
Chemistry
27
Geography
26
Mathematics
35
Physics
9
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Art and Design
90 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Digital Arts
45
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
16
Music
29
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Communication and Media
74 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Communication
2
Journalism
72
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Engineering
69 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Environmental Science
19
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/technician
50
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Computer Technology
28 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences
23
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Legal and Law
10 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminology
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Commerce
Criminology
Driver and Safety Teacher Education
Liberal Arts
Political Science
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Accounting , Class of 2012

on campus interviews, mock interviews, real world examples used in classes

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biology, Class of 2013

Fieldwork, high tech programs (archgis), feildtrips

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BBA, Class of 1977

No idea today, I graduated 38 years ago

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Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business w/ emphasis in Accounting, Class of 1984

business courses with local business people for speakers and events

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Bachelor Business Administration-Accounting, Class of 1979

Course work, teachers with business experience, IT, internships

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Business Comuunications, Class of 1991

Not sure what they do anymore, did very little when I was there

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Alumni
Instrumental Music Education, Class of 2006

Student teaching connects you with an experienced teacher who can help with a job search and networking.

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A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
biology, Class of 2013

Called a suitcase college. Most students leave on the weekend. Science professors are awesome.

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BS Education, Class of 2010

Accepting of cultures and sexual orientation

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Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business w/ emphasis in Accounting, Class of 1984

good interaction with public companies to present topics related to coursework

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Alumni
Communicative disorders, Class of 1995

Majority white, small town feel, weekends everyone went home

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Instrumental Music Education, Class of 2006

Varied. Kind of a lot of misfits back when I was in school honestly - not that many that really wanted to work hard and succeed.

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A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
Accounting , Class of 2012

computer labs in every building, many dorms, dining hall in all area - subs, buffets, pizza, etc. large athletic complex - best weight room

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Alumni
biology, Class of 2013

Could have better comps in some buildings. Science building is leaking half the year somewhere. Dorms are fine and they are working on remodeling each of the old buildings every year. Classrooms are fairly well equipped. Food facilities are great.

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Special Education/Elementary Education, Class of 1980

they have all been remodeled since I was there!

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Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business w/ emphasis in Accounting, Class of 1984

modern, clean, very busy and difficult to access

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Communicative disorders, Class of 1995

Clean, easy to walk everywhere,

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Alumni
Bachelor Business Administration-Accounting, Class of 1979

At the time fairly up-to-date

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Instrumental Music Education, Class of 2006

They were fine, but the school has since put a lot of money into upgrades/expansion.

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A- Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 10 Reviews
Alumni
biology, Class of 2013

We have a great sports department.

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Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business w/ emphasis in Accounting, Class of 1984

business leaders associations, interactions with businesses to mentor students

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Communicative disorders, Class of 1995

Student leadership Inter mural sports Football

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Alumni
Bachelor Business Administration-Accounting, Class of 1979

Intramural sports, parties, homecoming activities

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Alumni
Instrumental Music Education, Class of 2006

There was everything - anything you wanted you could probably find.

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