University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,298

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$11,656

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.12%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

89.8%

3,292 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

8,954

55.3% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

56.6%

428 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a higher education institution located in Brown County, WI. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay were General Business Administration & Management (219 degrees awarded), General Psychology (149 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (97 degrees).

In 2020, 1,718 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,410 degrees), 13.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (102 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is $6,298, which is $−16,232 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is $6,298, which is $−16,232 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,656.

In 2020, 44% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Green Bay received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,298

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was $6,298. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is $−16,232 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,656

2020 Value

1.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,656. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay grew by 1.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,170

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was of $7,170 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.86% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 2.33% with respect to 2019, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.12%

2018 Default Rate

269

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was 6.12%, which represents 269 out of the 4395 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay received 3,292 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 1.42% annual growth. Out of those 3,292 applicants, 2,957 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,954 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2020, and 0% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has an overall enrollment yield of 42.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,957

Accepted Out of 3,292

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was 89.8% (2,957 admissions from 3,292 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 85.2%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 1.42%, while admissions grew by 6.87%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has a total enrollment of 8,954 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is 4,955 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,999. This means that 55.3% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% White, 6.54% Hispanic or Latino, 4.67% Asian, 3.38% Two or More Races, 2.35% Black or African American, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0447% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.8%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.33%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.8%), followed by White Male (19.4%) and Asian Female (5.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,954 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is 4,955 and the part-time enrollment is 3,999. This means that 55.3% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
7,229
Hispanic or Latino
586
Asian
418

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is 80.7% White, 6.54% Hispanic or Latino, 4.67% Asian, 3.38% Two or More Races, 2.35% Black or African American, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0447% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 24 students (0.268%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 574 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is white (1,410 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (102 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is General Business Administration & Management (219 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (149 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (97 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (176 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (44 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (110 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are Social workers, all other (237,408 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (237,090 people), Other managers (188,369 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (165,153 people), and Postsecondary teachers (112,499 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are Interdisciplinary Studies (176 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (44 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (110 degrees), History (34 degrees), and Psychology (149 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are Surgeons, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Computer hardware engineers, Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are Elementary & secondary schools (598,849 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (317,436 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (293,284 people), Individual & family services (230,167 people), and Outpatient care centers (199,799 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
219 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
149 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
97 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was General Business Administration & Management with 219 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

572

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,146

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 572 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, which is 0.499 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,146).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 93 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.738 times less than the 126 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 126 degrees were awarded to women at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.35 times more than the 93 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 31% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is Male and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,410 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
102 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
63 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is white (1,410 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (102 degrees).

0.524% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
964 degrees awarded
White Male
446 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is white female (964 degrees awarded). There were 2.16 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (446 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has an endowment valued at nearly $45M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $610k (1.36%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay had a total salary expenditure of $107M. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay employs 88 Associate professors, 68 Lecturers, and 48 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are Male Associate professors (49), Female Lecturers(48), and Female Associate professors (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 108 employees, Management, with 60 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 60 employees.

Endowment

$45M

2020 Endowment

8.49%

growth from 2019

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has an endowment valued at about $45M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay grew 8.49% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.1M - Federal
$1.36M - State
$6.9k - Local

As of 2020, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay received $4.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.36M from state grants and contracts, and $6.9k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$45.4M

2020 Salaries

14.6%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay paid a median of $45.4M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($107M) and a 14.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.09% growth from 2018 and a 0.144% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.3M

Instructional Salaries

245

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay paid a total of $15.3M to 245 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

88 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

108 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay were Associate professor with 88 employees; Lecturer with 68 employees; and Lecturer with 48 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 108 employees; Management with 60 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 60 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was Male Associate professor with 49 employees, Female Lecturer with 48 employees, and Female Associate professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.