Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $7,855
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $16,497
- Average Net Price
- $10,044
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 34.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $8,286
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $8,286
- Books & Supplies
- $590
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $16,731
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,492
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 37.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 34.2%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $5,551 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $7,109 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,670 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,941 |
| $110,001+ | $16,329 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $5,551 annually at UW-Parkside, while those making over $110,000 face the full $16,329 net price. Most students fall somewhere between these extremes, with middle-income families ($48,000-$75,000) paying around $10,670 per year. Over four years, total costs range from $22,200 for low-income students to $65,300 for wealthy families. The university keeps expenses manageable through Wisconsin's robust state funding system.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,492, translating to monthly payments of $217. Early career earnings of $40,501 make these payments reasonable for most borrowers. Only 37.5% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford costs without heavy borrowing. In-state students get the strongest value proposition here, representing 87.8% of enrollment and benefiting from Wisconsin resident tuition rates that keep education accessible across income levels.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,492, translating to monthly payments of $217. Early career earnings of $40,501 make these payments reasonable for most borrowers. Only 37.5% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford costs without heavy borrowing. In-state students get the strongest value proposition here, representing 87.8% of enrollment and benefiting from Wisconsin resident tuition rates that keep education accessible across income levels.
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