First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | May 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: uww.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 243 Short Calculus for Business and Social…MATH 243 Short Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (Waivers for Math 41 , 142 , 151 , & 152 ) 4 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I and MATH…MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I and MATH 254 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II (Waivers for Math 41 , 142 , 151 , & 152 ) 9 | |
| Biology | 3 | Main Campus Students: BIOLOGY 120 Biological…Main Campus Students: BIOLOGY 120 Biological Foundations Rock Co. Students: BIO 101 or BIO 185 UW-Extension Students: UWX BL101 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 100 Everyday Chemistry | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYSCS 9999L Physics Elective (GL) | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and…ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading (Waivers for English 90 & 91 ) 3 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and…ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading (Waivers for English 90 & 91 ) 3 | |
| United States History | 3 | HISTRY 9999H History Elective (GH) | 3 credits |
Show all 31 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 243 Short Calculus for Business and Social…MATH 243 Short Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (Waivers for Math 41 , 142 , 151 , & 152 ) 4 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (Waivers…MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I (Waivers for Math 41 , 142 , 151 , & 152 ) 5 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I and MATH…MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I and MATH 254 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II (Waivers for Math 41 , 142 , 151 , & 152 ) 9 | |
| Biology | 3 | Main Campus Students: BIOLOGY 120 Biological…Main Campus Students: BIOLOGY 120 Biological Foundations Rock Co. Students: BIO 101 or BIO 185 UW-Extension Students: UWX BL101 | 4 credits |
| Biology | 4 | Main Campus Students: BIOLOGY 141 Introductory…Main Campus Students: BIOLOGY 141 Introductory Biology I Rock Co. Students: BIO 121 | 5 credits |
| Biology | 5 | Main Campus Students: BIOLOGY 141 Introductory…Main Campus Students: BIOLOGY 141 Introductory Biology I & BIOLOGY 142 Introductory Biology II Rock Co. Students: BIO 121 & BIO 122 | 10 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 100 Everyday Chemistry | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 102 Introductory Chemistry I | 5 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 102 General Chemistry I & CHEM 104 General Chemistry II | 10 credits |
| Physics 1 | 3 | PHYSCS 9999L Physics Elective (GL) | 4 credits |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYSCS 140 Principles of Physics I | 5 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and…ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading (Waivers for English 90 & 91 ) 3 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and…ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading & ENGLISH 102 Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research (Waivers for English 90 & 91 ) 6 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and…ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading (Waivers for English 90 & 91 ) 3 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing &…ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing & Reading and ENGLISH 102 Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research (Waivers for English 90 & 91 ) 6 | |
| United States History | 3 | HISTRY 9999H History Elective (GH) | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYCH 211 Introductory Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 2 | MATH 139 (Waiver for Math 41 ) | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 | STAT 230 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning…STAT 230 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Analysis (Waivers for Math 41 & 139 ) 3 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | CORE 120 Historical Perspectives (GH--if not…CORE 120 Historical Perspectives (GH--if not counted as a CORE course requirement per department directive) 3 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHYSCS 9999L Physics Elective (GL) | 4 credits |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYSCS 141 Principles of Physics II | 5 credits |
| European History | 3 | HISTRY 155 History of Modern Europe | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOGRPY 230 Human Geography | 3 credits |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POLISCI 141 American Government and Politics | 3 credits |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | COMPSCI 165 Introduction to Computational Thinking | 3 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ARTHIST 9999A Art History Elective (GA) | 3 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUSC 151 Theory | 2 credits |
| Music Theory | 4 | MUSC 151 Theory & MUSC 153 Aural Skills I | 4 credits |
| Music Theory | 5 | MUSC 151 Theory I & MUSC 152 Theory II & MUSC 153…MUSC 151 Theory I & MUSC 152 Theory II & MUSC 153 Aural Skills I 6 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | HISTRY 141 Modern Black American History | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHINESE 999 Chinese Elective* | 3 credits |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLISCI 255 Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 credits |
| Drawing | 3 | ARTSTDIO 121 Basic Art | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | WRLDLANG 9999H World Language Elective (GH) | 3 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JAPANESE 9999H Japanese Elective (GH) | 3 credits |
| Latin | 3 | WRLDLANG 9999H World Language Elective (GH) | 3 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYSCS 9999L Physics Elective (GL) | 4 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYSCS 180 Physics of Scientists & Engineers I | 5 credits |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 152 Precalculus (Waivers for Math 139, 142 & 151) | 5 credits |
| Research | 3 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 credits |
| Seminar | 3 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives* | 3 credits |
Source: uww.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance | 177 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 137 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 104 |
| Psychology | 102 |
| Business/Commerce | 95 |
| Communication | 84 |
| Business Administration and Management | 81 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 63 |
Show the other 47 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 62 |
| Accounting | 53 |
| Social Work | 46 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 45 |
| Criminology | 44 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 41 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 40 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 39 |
| Journalism | 34 |
| Mathematics | 33 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 32 |
| Environmental Science | 31 |
| History | 30 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 29 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 26 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 26 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | 22 |
| Digital Arts | 22 |
| Music | 22 |
| English Language and Literature | 20 |
| Business Analytics | 20 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Political Science and Government | 16 |
| Legal Studies | 14 |
| Social Sciences | 13 |
| Geography | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 11 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 11 |
| Public Administration | 10 |
| Art Teacher Education | 9 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Education, Other | 8 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 8 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 8 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 7 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 6 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 6 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 4 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 2 |
| Japanese Studies | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Whitewater-Elkhorn, WI
106,029 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN)
Nearest hub airport
General Mitchell International (MKE)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.3 of 20
Elevation
849 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
12°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
33.9 in
Days at 90°F or higher
9 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$900 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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