School Overview
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (often referred to a UW-Green Bay, UWGB and locally as “Green Bay”) is a four-year coeducational university located in the city of Green Bay, in the state of Wisconsin. UWGB is a member of the University of Wisconsin System, the largest system of public universities in Wisconsin and the United States. UWGB offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs but is primarly an undergraduate institution.
UWGB is a comprehensive public university that was founded in 1965. In its early years as an education institution its primary focus was environmental sustainability and as results earned the nickname “Eco U”. Today the university offers a comprehensive selection of degrees covering over 60 fields of study.
Total annual enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is approximately 6,700 (which includes 6,400 undergraduate and 300 graduate students). Most entering freshman have an ACT score of 23 and highschool grade point average of roughly 3.3.
General Information
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Admission Office 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 (920) 465-2111 Fax: (920) 465-5754 [email protected] Contact: Pam Harvey-Jacobs Director of Admissions |
Main Address 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 (920) 465-2000 www.uwgb.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,059 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,017 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,726 Graduate enrollment: 216 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $44 Online application fee: $44 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 72% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 73% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Native American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Elementary Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Biological/Physical Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (920) 465-2000 |
| Website: | www.uwgb.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.wisconsin.edu/ |
| Address: | 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 |
| Setting: | Rural: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,029 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 46% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 24 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,815 (54% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $7,878 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,451 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,310 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | 2 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 40 | 7 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 2 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 | 5 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,878 |
| Out-of-state | $15,451 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,220 |
| Out-of-state | $18,351 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 671 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 500 | 66% | $4,310 |
| Student loan aid | 479 | 63% | $6,167 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,866 | 44% | $5,820 |
| Federal student loans | 3,216 | 49% | $6,636 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 2,687 | 896 | 1,791 | Percent admitted | 100% | 72% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 32% | 32% | 33% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 7,029 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,757 |
| Graduate enrollment | 272 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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