Inside Academics at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

At 20 to 1, the student-to-faculty ratio at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is above the national average of 15 to 1. With 84% of instructors full time, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater can choose from 64 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are shown below:

The most popular majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

As you weigh academic life at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Wisconsin-Whitewater may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 5,048 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (78% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further into University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Each page below covers one part of academic life at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in more detail:

• Academic Majors at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty Composition at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — accreditation status and accrediting bodies