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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

#770 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Oshkosh, WI
  • 1,335 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      B
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    Wisconsin - Oshkosh is an above-average public university located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in the Appleton Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,994 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Wisconsin - Oshkosh acceptance rate is 63%. Popular majors include Nursing, Biology, and Elementary Education. Graduating 52% of students, Wisconsin - Oshkosh alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,500.
    About University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
    Address
    800 Algoma Blvd
    Oshkosh, WI 54901
    Website
    uwosh.edu

    University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    63%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    20-24
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No

    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,092/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,966/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    81%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    22:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    78%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.73 responses
    55%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.82 responses
    68%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.82 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      236 Graduates
    • Biology
      148 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      140 Graduates
    • Human Services
      129 Graduates
    • Psychology
      109 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      98 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      96 Graduates
    • Finance
      93 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      86 Graduates
    • Marketing
      85 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    7,994Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4,416
    Undergrads Over 25
    9%
    Pell Grant
    27%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 47 responses
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    • Well rounded
      38%
    • Average.
      32%
    • Diverse, and welcoming
      13%
    • Exclusively different
      11%
    • Diverse
      2%
    • Outgoing
      2%
    • Stressed
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    58%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.105 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.129 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 52 responses
    Report
    • Average, and a great stepping stone to grad school
      37%
    • Excellent.
      29%
    • Exciting
      17%
    • Comforting, a place where you feel like you belong
      13%
    • Fast-paced
      2%
    • Home away from home
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    52%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
    92%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.49 responses
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    University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Reviews

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    Where do I begin? As someone who graduated last year, I really think there are better options for UW colleges. People are very rude and pushy, no one knows common courtesy. There is nothing to do on weekends but drink (hence SLOSHkosh), not to mention you are far from restaurants and stores. NOT a single person in the financial aid office knows what they are doing, you never know what you need to pay for the year, not to mention everyone tells you something different! Greek Life is nothing special as well, they are only involved with each other, not so much the campus. There is no parking on campus as well...so don't plan on bringing a car. The food on campus is terrible, a lot of people get sick from it, not to mention a lack of healthy options and vegetarian meals. Renting is also a joke. Houses are old, falling apart, overpriced, and have rude landlords that really don't care. My biggest regret was transferring to this university, please look into other UW schools.
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    I really enjoyed my time at UWO! I loved the campus, professors, and the area. Classes were usually pretty small which helped to make better connections with the professors and other students. One thing that could have been improved would be program communication. I noticed that with my program (and maybe with others as well, I’m not really sure) whenever there were changes to the program that affected us, we were not always informed of these changes right away which got to be pretty frustrating. All in all, this is a great university!
    I am only a first year student, currently about to start my second semester. I will admit, it took a few days to adjust, even though I told myself "I'd be fine." This school seemed iffy at first, but in all honesty, I love UW-Oshkosh with a deep passion. It offers a major that I am passionate about, the culture is relaxing and friendly. A single semester of doing random volunteer jobs resulted in my position as a producer on a television series. As a freshman, that is unheard of, so this school is the gift that keeps on giving. I am both excelling academically, and finally reaching my fitness goals with their amazing recreation center. Please spread the word!