by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending University of Wisconsin-Parkside, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Parkside spanned $16,768.00 and up to $25,927.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: near $16,768.00 in-state, rising to $25,927.00 for out-of-state students.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $8,270.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,498.00 |
| Total cost | $16,768.00 |
| That is 13% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,768.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,427.00 |
| Net price | $10,341.00 |
| That is 46% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $16,768.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,774.00 |
| Net price | $5,994.00 |
| That is 69% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $17,429.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,498.00 |
| Total cost | $25,927.00 |
| That is 35% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,927.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,427.00 |
| Net price | $19,500.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,927.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,774.00 |
| Net price | $15,153.00 |
| That is 21% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on tuition and fees and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by around 3.5% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $6,206.00 | $10,707.00 | $17,362.00 |
| Senior year | $6,889.00 | $11,886.00 | $19,273.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $26,176.00 | $45,159.00 | $73,225.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,972.00 | $17,204.00 | $27,896.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $301.00 | $520.00 | $843.00 |
| Total amount paid | $36,147.00 | $62,362.00 | $101,121.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $6,206.00 | $10,707.00 | $17,362.00 |
| Senior year | $6,426.00 | $11,086.00 | $17,977.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $12,632.00 | $21,794.00 | $35,339.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,812.00 | $8,303.00 | $13,463.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $145.00 | $251.00 | $407.00 |
| Total amount paid | $17,445.00 | $30,096.00 | $48,802.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $15,690.00 | $20,191.00 | $26,845.00 |
| Senior year | $17,417.00 | $22,413.00 | $29,800.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $66,172.00 | $85,156.00 | $113,222.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $25,209.00 | $32,441.00 | $43,134.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $762.00 | $980.00 | $1,303.00 |
| Total amount paid | $91,382.00 | $117,597.00 | $156,356.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Freshman year | $15,690.00 | $20,191.00 | $26,845.00 |
| Senior year | $16,245.00 | $20,906.00 | $27,796.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $31,935.00 | $41,096.00 | $54,641.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,166.00 | $15,656.00 | $20,816.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $368.00 | $473.00 | $629.00 |
| Total amount paid | $44,101.00 | $56,753.00 | $75,458.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $11,772.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $10,044.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,551.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $7,109.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,670.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $14,941.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,329.00 |
Run your own numbers with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of University of Wisconsin-Parkside amounts to $14,000.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,890.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,000.00 |
| 75th | $25,675.00 |
| 90th | $37,261.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,250.00 |
| Middle income | $13,750.00 |
| High income | $14,000.00 |
Low-income graduates carry $250.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $12,942.00 |
First-gen students at University of Wisconsin-Parkside leave with $1,308.00 in extra median debt compared with continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grants are the federal government’s primary need-based undergraduate aid program. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of University of Wisconsin-Parkside comes to $3,716.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at University of Wisconsin-Parkside is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 7.8% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at University of Wisconsin-Parkside add up to $305,954,259.00 across 16,542 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 93 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,346.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 7 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,500.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the college veterans page.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh University of Wisconsin-Parkside, a few questions are worth asking:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.