UW-Parkside

Perfectly located between Milwaukee and Chicago, UW-Parkside blends natural beauty with metropolitan opportunity in one of Wisconsin’s fastest-growing regions.

Students benefit from strong connections to healthcare systems, global companies, and nonprofits—gaining hands-on experience tied directly to their career goals. In fact, 93% of Parkside students participate in internships, research, study abroad, or community-based learning. Whether you are exploring our top-ranked Criminal Justice program, earning a Theatre Arts degree with a 100% job placement rate, or pursuing Pre-Med with a 91% medical school acceptance rate, you’ll graduate ready for what is next.

UW-Parkside is the most diverse campus in the Universities of Wisconsin, and nearly half of our students are the first in their families to earn a degree. Learning is personal here—taught in small classes (16:1 student-to-faculty ratio) by professors who know your name and support your journey every step of the way. With built-in support services, generous financial aid, and some of the lowest tuition in the UW System, 41% of students graduate debt-free. Giving students limitless opportunities with lasting impact.