University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WIPublicRank 1613 of 1,732Traditional rank 1060 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,426 |
| $30–48k | $10,003 |
| $48–75k | $14,049 |
| $75–110k | $17,177 |
| $110k+ | $18,142 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $7,864 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $8,250 |
| Change | $386 (+4.9%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $17,916 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $7,770 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident tuition + segregated fees 2026-27 | $8,984 |
Source: Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, June 4, 2026, www.wisconsin.edu.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +7.3% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 64% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 78% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 26% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 53% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,041 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$876 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $4,163 | −$2,314 |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | $4,206 | −$1,724 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $4,255 | −$1,665 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $3,800 | −$2,792 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $4,384 | −$2,261 |
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