University of Wisconsin-Parkside

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition at UW-Parkside was $6,978 for Wisconsin residents and $16,137 for nonresidents. Required fees were $1,292 for either group. Together, those figures produce tuition-and-fee amounts of approximately $8,270 for residents and $16,137 for nonresidents; they are not the full cost of attendance.

• Wisconsin-resident undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: approximately $8,270.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2025-26: approximately $16,137.

Housing, food, books, transportation and personal expenses add to the annual budget, and the amount differs for a resident and a commuter. Part-time students are charged under different per-credit arrangements. Prospective students should use the current year's university cost-of-attendance estimate and their expected housing arrangement when comparing offers; adding an older room-and-board figure to newer tuition would produce a misleading total.

Financial aid can change the amount a student ultimately pays. In the reported aid data, 81% of students received financial aid and 36% had student loans. Average net price - which reflects costs after applicable grant and scholarship aid, not a universal price - also varies with family circumstances. For the reported group with family income of $48,000 or less, it was $7,592; for those with family income above $110,000, it was $17,917.

Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, Wisconsin aid and university scholarships by completing the required financial-aid applications and meeting program rules. Veterans and eligible dependents should also check how education benefits apply to their enrollment. A financial-aid offer is more useful than a published average because it identifies the grants, loans and remaining costs for that student.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

UW-Parkside students can look for part-time employment while studying, and eligible students may be offered Federal Work-Study as part of their financial aid. Work-Study is not an automatic job or a grant paid upfront: a student must qualify, secure an eligible position and earn wages for hours worked.

Campus jobs and any approved off-campus Work-Study positions can differ in duties, schedules and availability. Students without Work-Study eligibility may still seek ordinary part-time jobs; those jobs are not dependent on a Work-Study award. The financial-aid office can clarify eligibility, while university student-employment listings and career services can help students identify openings.

UW-Parkside also offers job-search support such as résumé assistance, interview workshops, a job bank and employer events. A paid campus position, a career-related internship and financial aid serve different purposes, even when all three help a student manage the transition from college to work.