The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public comprehensive university located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, founded in 1868 as the Whitewater Normal School. One of the 13 institutions in the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Whitewater enrolls approximately 11,784 students across undergraduate and graduate programs and is renowned for its outstanding College of Business and Economics, which holds AACSB accreditation. The university offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs across five colleges: Arts and Communication, Business and Economics, Education and Professional Studies, Letters and Sciences, and Graduate Studies. UW-Whitewater's Warhawks athletics program is one of the most successful in NCAA Division III, with multiple national championships in football, track and field, and other sports. The campus provides a full collegiate experience with residence halls, dining facilities, a student union, recreation center, and active Greek life. UW-Whitewater's strong regional reputation, affordable tuition, and excellent career preparation make it a top choice for Wisconsin students seeking a quality university education.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$19,147
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $18,716
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
