by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Wisconsin-Parkside, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin-Parkside were $8,270 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $17,429. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,292 in-state and $1,292 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,978 | $16,137 |
| Fees | $1,292 | $1,292 |
| Total | $8,270 | $17,429 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will University of Wisconsin-Parkside charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Wisconsin-Parkside tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, University of Wisconsin-Parkside is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,298 | $14,568 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,298 | $14,568 |
| One Year Ago | $6,582 | $15,224 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,978 | $16,137 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UW - Parkside has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $18,474 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.60%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,567. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.54%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $18,046.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,567 | $18,046 |
| In 2 Years | $8,875 | $18,685 |
| In 3 Years | $9,194 | $19,346 |
| In 4 Years | $9,524 | $20,031 |
| In 5 Years | $9,866 | $20,740 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $76,108, compared with about $36,160 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, check out the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Financial Aid page.
