by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UW - Parkside worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UW - Parkside is ranked #672 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Wisconsin, it ranks #8 of 57 for value.
These UW - Parkside majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | #2 of 63 |
| Nursing | #2 of 63 |
| Other Health Professions | #2 of 63 |
| Digital Arts | #9 of 60 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | #15 of 98 |
| Communications | #21 of 200 |
| Sports Management | #22 of 492 |
| Business Information Systems | #26 of 114 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #44 of 425 |
| Accounting / Finance | #48 of 693 |
Below is the detailed UW - Parkside value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is ranked #40 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #8 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UW - Parkside financial aid page to be sure.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside is ranked #672 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education University of Wisconsin-Parkside provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UW - Parkside costs about $14,633. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $58,531 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,129 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,772 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $14,633 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $58,531 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about UW - Parkside net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UW - Parkside degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $72,516 | — | — |
| All Students | $58,531 | #672 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $47,088 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $72,516 | — | — |
| All Students | $58,531 | #8 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $47,088 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UW - Parkside shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,551 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,109 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,670 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,941 |
| Over $110K | $16,329 |
About 55% of UW - Parkside undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,272 per year. Get more details on the UW - Parkside financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UW - Parkside net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.