Wisconsin

? ALVERNO COLLEGE O-12

3400 South 43rd St., PO Box 343922
Milwaukee, WI 53234-3922
Tel: (414)382-6000
Free: 800-933-3401
Admissions: (414)382-6031
Fax: (414)382-6354
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.alverno.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees (also offers weekend program with significant enrollment not reflected in profile). Founded 1887. Setting: 46-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $24.1 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $455,619. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4390 per student. Total enrollment: 2,372. Faculty: 225 (104 full-time, 121 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 12:1. 789 applied, 56% were admitted. Full-time: 1,515 students, 100% women. Part-time: 661 students, 98% women, 2% men. Students come from 56 states and territories, 11 other countries, 2% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 11% Hispanic, 20% black, 5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 48% 25 or older, 10% live on campus, 9% transferred in. Retention: 76% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; health professions and related sciences; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Comprehensive fee: $21,628 includes full-time tuition ($15,168), mandatory fees ($250), and college room and board ($6210). College room only: $2100. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to class time and program. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $632 per credit. Part-time mandatory fees: $125 per term. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to class time and program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 35 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Nurses Association, Women in Communication, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Students in Free Enterprise, Alverno Student Educators Organization. Major annual events: Convocation, Student Group Open House, Community Day. Student services: health clinic. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, well-lit parking lots and pathways, emergency first-aid and CPR, crisis intervention team and plan in place. 205 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Option: women-only housing available. Alverno College Library with 82,416 books, 287,726 microform titles, 1,382 serials, 15,728 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $951,405. 400 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Milwaukee Area Technical College.

? BELLIN COLLEGE OF NURSING K-12

725 South Webster Ave, PO Box 23400
Green Bay, WI 54305-3400
Tel: (920)433-3560
Free: 800-236-8707
Admissions: (920)433-5803
Fax: (920)433-7416
Web Site: http://www.bcon.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Administratively affiliated with Bellin Health System. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1909. Setting: urban campus. Endowment: $7.4 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $6804 per student. Total enrollment: 239. 214 applied, 37% were admitted. Full-time: 181 students, 95% women, 5% men. Part-time: 35 students, 89% women, 11% men. Students come from 2 states and territories, 0.04% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 0% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 21% 25 or older, 19% transferred in. Retention: 90% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program. Off campus study at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, electronic application. Required: high school transcript, minimum 3.25 high school GPA, 3 recommendations, interview, ACT score 23 composite, ACT. Recommended: minimum 3.25 high school GPA. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. Tuition: $14,500 full-time, $684 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $268 full-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course level. Part-time tuition varies according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: 2 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Senate, Student Nurses Association. Major annual events: Dinner Dance, Spring Picnic, Pizza Party. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, late night transport-escort service, electronically operated building access after hours. College housing not available. Meredith B. and John M. Rose Library with 7,000 books, 225 serials, and 600 audiovisual materials. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $121,350. 18 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? BELOIT COLLEGE Q-10

700 College St.
Beloit, WI 53511-5596
Tel: (608)363-2000
Free: 800-9-BELOIT
Admissions: (608)363-2380
Fax: (608)363-2075
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.beloit.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1846. Setting: 65-acre small town campus with easy access to Chicago and Milwaukee. Endowment: $106.1 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $15,847. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $14,688 per student. Total enrollment: 1,385. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 11:1. 2,054 applied, 64% were admitted. 37% from top 10% of their high school class, 64% from top quarter, 94% from top half. 6 National Merit Scholars, 11 valedictorians. Full-time: 1,330 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 55 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 49 states and territories, 50 other countries, 82% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 3% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 2% 25 or older, 93% live on campus, 3% transferred in. Retention: 89% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: social sciences; visual and performing arts; English; psychology. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Off campus study at University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Chicago, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Associated Colleges of the Midwest. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early action, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Required for some: interview. Entrance: very difficult. Application deadlines: 1/15, 12/15 for early action. Notification: 4/1, 1/15 for early action.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $32,808 includes full-time tuition ($26,664), mandatory fees ($220), and college room and board ($5924). College room only: $2890. Room and board charges vary according to board plan. Part-time tuition: $3334 per course.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 85 open to all; national fraternities, local fraternities, local sororities; 15% of eligible men and 5% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Science Fiction and Fantasy Association, Black Student's Union, International Club, Alliance, Ballroom Dancing Club. Major annual events: Folk 'n' Blues Festival, Spring Day, International Symposium. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,081 college housing spaces available; 1,079 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through junior year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Morse Library and Black Information Center with 183,736 books, 139,248 microform titles, 946 serials, 7,285 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.1 million. 152 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Beloit College is located in Beloit, Wisconsin (population 36,000), 90 miles northwest of Chicago, 50 miles south of Madison, and 70 miles southwest of Milwaukee. Students take advantage of the varied resources offered by these three major metropolitan areas, as well as those offered by the city of Beloit itself. Beloit's hospital, clinics, manufacturers, and various civic and service organizations provide numerous internship, job shadowing, enrichment, and community outreach opportunities. Year-round sports and recreation areas are available in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. There is direct bus service from O'Hare International Airport, and the same bus continues on to the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

? BLACKHAWK TECHNICAL COLLEGE Q-10

PO Box 5009
Janesville, WI 53547-5009
Tel: (608)758-6900
Free: 800-472-0024
Admissions: (608)757-7713
Fax: (608)757-9407
Web Site: http://www.blackhawk.edu/

Description:

District-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards transfer associate and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 84-acre rural campus. Total enrollment: 2,627. Full-time: 1,015 students, 55% women, 45% men. Part-time: 1,612 students, 61% women, 39% men. Students come from 4 states and territories, 0.4%
Native American, 3% Hispanic, 6% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 60% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous. Preference given to district residents.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Major annual events: Fall Social, Spring Social. Student services: personal-psychological counseling, women's center. College housing not available. Blackhawk Technical College Library with 25,000 books, 435 serials, and an OPAC. 180 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? BRYANT AND STRATTON COLLEGE O-12

1300 North Jackson St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202-2608
Tel: (414)276-5200
Web Site: http://www.bryantstratton.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of Bryant and Stratton Business Institute, Inc. Awards terminal associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1863. Setting: 2-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 488. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 403 applied, 83% were admitted. 0% from out-of-state, 0.2% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 84% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international. Retention: 70% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic area with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: Peterson's Universal Application. Required: high school transcript, interview, entrance and placement evaluations, TABE. Recommended: SAT or ACT. Required for some: recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Tuition: $18,675 full-time, $415 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $25 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Most popular organizations: Phi Beta Lambda, Association of Information Technology Professionals, Allied Health Association, Institute of Management Accountants, Student Advisory Board. Major annual events: Professional Day, Career Fair, All-School Picnic. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols. College housing not available. Bryant and Stratton College Library with 120 serials and 100 audiovisual materials. 130 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? BRYANT AND STRATTON COLLEGE, WAUWATOSA CAMPUS B-11

10950 W. Potter Rd.
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Tel: (414)302-7000
Web Site: http://www.byrantstratton.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, 4-year, coed. Awards associate and bachelor's degrees. Total enrollment: 374. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. Calendar: semesters.

Entrance Requirements:

Required: high school transcript, interview, entrance and placement evaluation, TABE. Recommended: SAT or ACT. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Tuition: $18,675 full-time, $415 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $25 full-time.

? CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY O-12

6801 North Yates Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53217-3985
Tel: (414)410-4000
Free: 800-347-8822
Admissions: (414)410-4040
Fax: (414)410-4239
Web Site: http://www.stritch.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Founded 1937. Setting: 40-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $17.7 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2612 per student. Total enrollment: 6,785. 617 applied, 93% were admitted. 12% from top 10% of their high school class, 27% from top quarter, 69% from top half. Full-time: 2,936 students, 67% women, 33% men. Part-time: 315 students, 81% women, 19% men. Students come from 16 states and territories, 27 other countries, 1% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 18% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 73% 25 or older, 5% live on campus, 5% transferred in. Retention: 73% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Concordia University Wisconsin, Saint Francis Seminary, Sacred Heart School of Theology.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview, ACT. Required for some: recommendations. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $22,260 includes full-time tuition ($16,480), mandatory fees ($350), and college room and board ($5430). Part-time tuition: $515 per credit. Part-time mandatory fees: $125 per term.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 35 open to all. Most popular organizations: Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association, Student Activities Board. Major annual events: Christmas Dinner/Dance, Homecoming, Spring Semi-formal Dance. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. Option: coed housing available. Cardinal Stritch University Library with 124,897 books, 180,550 microform titles, 667 serials, 6,250 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $729,000. 236 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Milwaukee Area Technical College.

? CARROLL COLLEGE P-12

100 North East Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53186-5593
Tel: (262)547-1211
Free: 800-CAR-ROLL
Admissions: (262)524-7221
Fax: (262)524-7139
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cc.edu/

Description:

Independent Presbyterian, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1846. Setting: 52-acre suburban campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $34.3 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $12,831. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5093 per student. Total enrollment: 3,123. Faculty: 243 (103 full-time, 140 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 2,429 applied, 79% were admitted. 15% from top 10% of their high school class, 50% from top quarter, 76% from top half. Full-time: 2,314 students, 66% women, 34% men. Part-time: 568 students, 66% women, 34% men. Students come from 28 states and territories, 30 other countries, 18% from out-of-state, 0.5% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 2% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 23% 25 or older, 54% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 76% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: education; business/marketing; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, SAT and SAT Subject Tests or ACT. Recommended: interview. Required for some: essay. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 8/20.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. Comprehensive fee: $25,980 includes full-time tuition ($19,500), mandatory fees ($410), and college room and board ($6070). College room only: $3300. Part-time tuition: $235 per credit.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 50 open to all; national sororities, local fraternities; 10% of eligible men and 11% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: College Activities Board, Student Senate, Black Student Union, Carroll College Christian Fellowship, Residence Hall Association. Major annual events: homecoming, Parents' Weekend, Spring Fling. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,202 college housing spaces available; 1,170 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Todd Wehr Memorial Library with 200,000 books, 24,324 microform titles, 11,000 serials, 362 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $841,660. 250 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? CARTHAGE COLLEGE Q-13

2001 Alford Park Dr.
Kenosha, WI 53140
Tel: (262)551-8500
Free: 800-351-4058
Admissions: (262)551-5850
Fax: (262)551-5762
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.carthage.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed, affiliated with Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1847. Setting: 72-acre suburban campus with easy access to Chicago and Milwaukee. Total enrollment: 2,699. Faculty: 210 (125 full-time, 85 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 4,000 applied, 76% were admitted. 18% from top 10% of their high school class, 43% from top quarter, 76% from top half. Full-time: 2,145 students, 56% women, 44% men. Part-time: 449 students, 73% women, 27% men. Students come from 31 states and territories, 11 other countries, 68% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 5% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 12% 25 or older, 68% live on campus, 3% transferred in. Retention: 75% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; psychology. Core. Calendar: 4-1-4. Services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Marquette University. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early action, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay, minimum 2.75 high school GPA, interview. Required for some: essay, 2 recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadlines: Rolling, 7/1 for early action. Notification: continuous, 7/15 for early action.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $30,450 includes full-time tuition ($23,650) and college room and board ($6800). Part-time tuition: $345 per credit hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 80 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 22% of eligible men and 25% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Residence Life Council, Alpha Lambda Delta, Circle K, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Pals-n-Partners. Major annual events: homecoming, May Madness, Casino Night. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,359 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Hedberg Library with 128,551 books, 7,149 microform titles, 425 serials, 4,361 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1 million. 200 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Gateway Technical College.

? CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE J-4

620 West Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
Tel: (715)833-6200
Free: 800-547-2882
Admissions: (715)833-6245
Fax: (715)833-6470
Web Site: http://www.cvtc.edu/

Description:

District-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1912. Setting: 160-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 16,100. 10% from top 10% of their high school class, 15% from top quarter, 25% from top half. Students come from 10 states and territories, 4 other countries, 5% from out-of-state, 50% 25 or older. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for allied health, nursing, trade, industrial programs. Options: Common Application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Required for some: interview. Placement: ACT COMPASS required; ACT required for some. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 20 open to all. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Technical Resource Center with 34,000 books, 750 serials, and an OPAC. 600 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See University of Wisconsin Eau Claire.

? COLLEGE OF MENOMINEE NATION J-10

PO Box 1179
Keshena, WI 54135
Tel: (715)799-5600
Fax: (715)799-1308
Web Site: http://www.menominee.edu/

Description:

Independent, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Total enrollment: 499. 77% Native American, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.4% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander. Calendar: semesters.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Placement: TABE required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 8/14.

Collegiate Environment:

College housing not available.

? COLUMBIA COLLEGE OF NURSING O-12

2121 East Newport Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211-2952
Tel: (414)961-3530
Free: 800-321-6265
Admissions: (414)256-1219
Web Site: http://www.ccon.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees (nursing degree is awarded in conjunction with Mount Mary College). Founded 1901. Setting: urban campus. Endowment: $900,000. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $42,000. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4969 per student. Total enrollment: 260. 123 applied, 46% were admitted. 13% from top 10% of their high school class, 65% from top quarter, 91% from top half. Full-time: 243 students, 97% women, 3% men. Part-time: 17 students, 94% women, 6% men. Students come from 2 states and territories, 5% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 13% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 2% live on campus. Retention: 63% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Advanced placement, honors program, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program. Off campus study at Mount Mary College, Milwaukee, WI.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay, 1 recommendation, interview. Required for some: essay. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 8/1.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $21,375 includes full-time tuition ($15,975), mandatory fees ($1200), and college room and board ($4200). College room only: $3200. Room and board charges vary according to board plan, housing facility, location, and student level. Part-time tuition: $466 per credit hour. Part-time tuition varies according to program.

Collegiate Environment:

Social organizations: 2 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Senate, Student Nurses Association. Major annual events: holiday party, Spring Banquet, homecoming. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 100 college housing spaces available; 4 were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Option: coed housing available. Ellen Bacon Library plus 2 others with 9,060 books, 253 serials, 508 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $111,752. 18 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN A-12

12800 North Lake Shore Dr.
Mequon, WI 53097-2402
Tel: (262)243-5700; 888-628-9472
Admissions: (262)243-4305
Fax: (262)243-4351
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cuw.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed, affiliated with Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Founded 1881. Setting: 155-acre suburban campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $40 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4651 per student. Total enrollment: 5,418. Faculty: 199 (89 full-time, 110 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 1,274 applied, 84% were admitted. 19% from top 10% of their high school class, 38% from top quarter, 68% from top half. Full-time: 2,007 students, 61% women, 39% men. Part-time: 1,975 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 35 states and territories, 21 other countries, 30% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 13% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 59% 25 or older, 78% live on campus, 2% transferred in. Retention: 80% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: 4-1-4. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Off campus study at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Cardinal Stritch University, Mount Mary College. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, ACT. Recommended: interview. Required for some: essay, minimum 3.0 high school GPA, 3 recommendations. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 8/15. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Comprehensive fee: $23,820 includes full-time tuition ($17,190), mandatory fees ($90), and college room and board ($6540). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program. Room and board charges vary according to board plan. Part-time tuition: $716 per credit hour. Part-time tuition varies according to class time and program. Tuition guaranteed not to increase for student's term of enrollment.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Most popular organizations: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Kammerchor, Youth Ministry, band. Major annual events: Homecoming Week, Winterfest, Springfest. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: student patrols, controlled dormitory access. 1,000 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Rinker Memorial Library plus 1 other with 365,314 books, 292,737 microform titles, 4,440 serials, 3,122 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $935,000. 100 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Milwaukee Area Technical College.

? DEVRY UNIVERSITY (MILWAUKEE) O-12

100 East Wisconsin Ave., Ste. 2550
Milwaukee, WI 53202-4107
Tel: (414)278-7677; (866)683-3879
Fax: (414)278-0137
Web Site: http://www.devry.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Part of DeVry University. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Total enrollment: 216. Faculty: 17 (1 full-time, 16 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 7:1. Full-time: 28 students, 71% women, 29% men. Part-time: 46 students, 63% women, 37% men. 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 55% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $50. One-time mandatory fee: $40. Tuition: $11,890 full-time, $445 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $30 full-time, $30 per year part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available.

? DEVRY UNIVERSITY (WAUKESHA) P-12

20935 Swenson Dr., Ste. 450
Waukesha, WI 53186-4047
Tel: (262)798-9889
Fax: (262)798-9912
Web Site: http://www.devry.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Calendar: semesters.

? EDGEWOOD COLLEGE B-6

1000 Edgewood College Dr.
Madison, WI 53711-1997
Tel: (608)663-4861
Free: 800-444-4861
Admissions: (608)663-2254
Fax: (608)663-3291
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.edgewood.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Founded 1927. Setting: 55-acre urban campus. Endowment: $10.2 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4545 per student. Total enrollment: 2,646. Faculty: 220 (86 full-time, 134 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 1,035 applied, 81% were admitted. 11% from top 10% of their high school class, 34% from top quarter, 73% from top half. Full-time: 1,517 students, 74% women, 26% men. Part-time: 506 students, 71% women, 29% men. Students come from 16 states and territories, 22 other countries, 6% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 2% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 24% 25 or older, 20% live on campus, 9% transferred in. Retention: 74% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; health professions and related sciences; education. Calendar: 4-1-4. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.5 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Required for some: essay, 2 recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $22,862 includes full-time tuition ($17,000) and college room and board ($5862). College room only: $2700. Part-time tuition: $534 per credit.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 24 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Student Programming Board, Resident Life Association, Chalk Talk, Student Nurses Association. Major annual events: Mazzachelli Fest, Family Day, Spring Fest. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 354 college housing spaces available; 340 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Oscar Rennebohm Library with 90,253 books, 96,072 microform titles, 447 serials, 4,359 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $511,124. 140 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See University of Wisconsin-Madison.

? FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE L-11

1825 North Bluemound, PO Box 2277
Appleton, WI 54912-2277
Tel: (920)735-5600
Free: 800-735-3882
Admissions: (920)735-5643
Fax: (920)735-2582
Web Site: http://www.fvtc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1967. Setting: 100-acre suburban campus. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $9497 per student. Total enrollment: 7,855. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 4,586 applied, 70% were admitted. Full-time: 1,624 students, 38% women, 62% men. Part-time: 6,231 students, 56% women, 44% men. Students come from 11 states and territories, 1% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 1% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 51% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at Georgetown University and other institutions. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $2610 full-time, $87 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $16,089 full-time, $536.30 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $550 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 26 open to all. Most popular organizations: Business Professionals of America, Delta Epsilon Chi, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: late night transport-escort service, 16-hour patrols by trained security personnel. College housing not available. William Sirek Educational Resource Center with 45,139 books, 297 serials, 7,953 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $673,002. 300 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? GATEWAY TECHNICAL COLLEGE Q-13

3520 30th Ave.
Kenosha, WI 53144-1690
Tel: (262)564-2200
Admissions: (262)564-3224
Fax: (262)564-2201
Web Site: http://www.gtc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1911. Setting: 10-acre urban campus with easy access to Chicago and Milwaukee. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $12,625 per student. Total enrollment: 6,816. 4,489 applied, 85% were admitted. Full-time: 1,304 students, 55% women, 45% men. Part-time: 5,512 students, 63% women, 37% men. Students come from 7 states and territories, 0.3% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 10% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 50% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for health occupations programs. Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required for some: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, interview. Placement: ACT ASSET or ACT COMPASS required; ACT recommended. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Student-run newspaper, radio station. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Library/Learning Resources Center with 45,433 books, 1,537 microform titles, 409 serials, 12,400 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1 million. 840 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, Kenosha (population 79,000) has an excellent harbor with 83% of its shoreline providing recreation. It is surrounded by a prosperous agricultural area and is one of the chief industrial centers of the state. Both Chicago and Milwaukee are an hour away. Points of interest are the Hall of Fame, Art Museum, County Historical Society, and Petrifying Springs Park.

? HERZING COLLEGE B-6

5218 East Terrace Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
Tel: (608)249-6611
Free: 800-582-1227
Fax: (608)249-8593
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.herzing.edu/madison

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of Herzing Institutes, Inc. Awards diplomas, transfer associate, terminal associate, and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1948. Setting: suburban campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Total enrollment: 650. 80% from top half of their high school class. Students come from 5 states and territories, 2 other countries, 33% from out-of-state. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, college entrance examination. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. Tuition: $10,000 full-time, $290 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $25 full-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load, location, and program. Part-time tuition varies according to course load, location, and program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Herzing College Library with 1,500 books, 15 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 210 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (GREEN BAY) K-12

470 Security Blvd.
Green Bay, WI 54313
Tel: (920)662-9000; 888-884-3626
Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of ITT Educational Services, Inc. Awards terminal associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 2000. Core.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, Wonderlic aptitude test. Recommended: recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $100.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available.

? ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (GREENFIELD) C-11

6300 West Layton Ave.
Greenfield, WI 53220-4612
Tel: (414)282-9494
Web Site: http://www.itt-tech.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, primarily 2-year, coed. Part of ITT Educational Services, Inc. Awards terminal associate and bachelor's degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: suburban campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Total enrollment: 548. Core.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, interview, Wonderlic aptitude test. Recommended: recommendations. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $100.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. College housing not available.

? LAC COURTE OREILLES OJIBWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE F-4

13466 West Trepania Rd.
Hayward, WI 54843-2181
Tel: (715)634-4790; 888-526-6221
Web Site: http://www.lco-college.edu/

Description:

Federally supported, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1982. Setting: 2-acre rural campus. Endowment: $950,616. Total enrollment: 505. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 151 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 294 students, 73% women, 27% men. Part-time: 211 students, 71% women, 29% men. 3% from out-of-state, 77% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 75% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, early admission. Required: high school transcript, ACT COMPASS. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $10. Area resident tuition: $4050 full-time, $135 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $25 full-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group. Most popular organization: student association. Major annual events: Welcome Feast, Thanksgiving Feast, graduation. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College Library with 13,800 books, 100 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $115,580. 25 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? LAKELAND COLLEGE M-13

PO Box 359
Sheboygan, WI 53082-0359
Tel: (920)565-1000
Admissions: (920)565-1588
Fax: (920)565-1206
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lakeland.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed, affiliated with United Church of Christ. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1862. Setting: 240-acre rural campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $10.2 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3565 per student. Total enrollment: 4,021. Faculty: 69 (54 full-time, 15 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 872 applied, 71% were admitted. 7% from top 10% of their high school class, 21% from top quarter, 64% from top half. 3 valedictorians. Full-time: 1,400 students, 53% women, 47% men. Part-time: 1,973 students, 67% women, 33% men. Students come from 42 states and territories, 40 other countries, 12% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 6% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 18% 25 or older, 60% live on campus, 11% transferred in. Retention: 67% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; computer and information sciences; education. Core. Calendar: 4-4-1. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: recommendations. Required for some: interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: 9/1. Notification: continuous until 9/1.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Comprehensive fee: $22,216 includes full-time tuition ($16,080), mandatory fees ($716), and college room and board ($5420). College room only: $3882. Part-time tuition: $1608 per course.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 32 open to all; local fraternities, local sororities; 20% of eligible men and 15% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Lakeland College Campus Activities Board, Student Association, Black Student Union, Mortar Board, Global Students Association. Major annual events: homecoming, Essence of Heritage (Celebration of African American history and culture), Spring Fling. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 517 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Esch Memorial Library with 64,970 books, 35,350 microform titles, 317 serials, 647 audiovisual materials, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $282,986. 100 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

The college is located 12 miles northwest of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, 60 miles north of Milwaukee and 60 miles south of Green Bay. Sheboygan has a population of 50,000 and offers students off-campus opportunities for work and recreation. Sheboygan's county airport, the bus depot, and Interstate 43 offer easy access to Lakeland.

? LAKESHORE TECHNICAL COLLEGE M-13

1290 North Ave.
Cleveland, WI 53015-1414
Tel: (920)693-1000; 888-GO TO LTC
Admissions: (920)693-1102
Fax: (920)693-1363
Web Site: http://www.gotoltc.com/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1967. Setting: 160-acre rural campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $147,565. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $12,044 per student. Total enrollment: 2,939. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 14:1. 1,667 applied, 68% were admitted. Full-time: 772 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 2,167 students, 60% women, 40% men. Students come from 3 states and territories, 1% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 0.4% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 55% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Recommended: ACT, SAT or ACT, ACCUPLACER/ACT ASSET. Required for some: high school transcript, interview. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. Area resident tuition: $2610 full-time. State resident tuition: $16,089 full-time, $87 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $536.30 per credit part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: 14 open to all. Most popular organizations: student government, Business Professionals of America, Police Science Club, Lakeshore Student Nurse Association, Dairy Herd Club. Major annual events: Hypnotist, Fun Flicks, Virtual Reality. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. College housing not available. 15,749 books, 220 serials, 9,931 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $280,669. 720 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Lakeland College.

? LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY L-11

PO Box 599
Appleton, WI 54912-0599
Tel: (920)832-7000
Free: 800-227-0982
Admissions: (920)832-6500
Fax: (920)832-6606
Web Site: http://www.lawrence.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1847. Setting: 84-acre small town campus. Endowment: $188.1 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $722,677. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $9616 per student. Total enrollment: 1,450. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 9:1. 2,060 applied, 68% were admitted. 41% from top 10% of their high school class, 72% from top quarter, 97% from top half. 10 National Merit Scholars, 12 valedictorians. Full-time: 1,383 students, 54% women, 46% men. Part-time: 67 students, 37% women, 63% men. Students come from 49 states and territories, 51 other countries, 56% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 2% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 8% international, 3% 25 or older, 98% live on campus, 2% transferred in. Retention: 87% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: visual and performing arts; social sciences; foreign languages and literature. Core. Calendar: trimesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, double major, internships. Off campus study at Associated Colleges of the Midwest, Great Lakes Colleges Association. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early decision, early action, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, 2 recommendations, audition for music program. Recommended: minimum 3.0 high school GPA, interview. Required for some: SAT or ACT. Entrance: very difficult. Application deadlines: 1/15, 11/15 for early decision, 12/1 for early action. Notification: 4/1, 12/1 for early decision, 1/15 for early action.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $40. Comprehensive fee: $35,979 includes full-time tuition ($29,376), mandatory fees ($222), and college room and board ($6381). College room only: $2934.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 130 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 23% of eligible men and 10% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Lawrence Swing Dancers, Lawrence International, Outdoor Recreation Club, Lawrence Christian Fellowship, Lambda Sigma. Major annual events: Fall Festival, Jazz Celebration Weekend, Midwest Trivia Contest. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, evening patrols by trained security personnel. 1,400 college housing spaces available; 1,360 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Seeley G. Mudd Library with 389,262 books, 104,081 microform titles, 1,744 serials, 19,598 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.7 million. 175 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Appleton is a thriving and dynamic small city (pop. 65,000), located in the papermaking center of the country and rated among the best communities in the United States for quality of life. The city is accessible by car, bus, and plane.

? MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE B-6

3550 Anderson St.
Madison, WI 53704-2599
Tel: (608)246-6100
Admissions: (608)246-6212
Web Site: http://www.matcmadison.edu/matc/

Description:

District-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1911. Setting: 150-acre urban campus. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $195,238. Total enrollment: 13,479. 1% from top 10% of their high school class, 31% from top half. Students come from 9 states and territories, 50% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for data processing, technology, health occupations, quota programs. Option: early admission. Required for some: high school transcript, ACT. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 7/1. Notification: continuous. Preference given to state residents.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 45 open to all. Most popular organizations: Marketing Club, Minority Networking Groups, Data Processing Management Association, Student Nurses Association, Business Professionals of America. Major annual events: spring picnic, Celebrate Diversity Series, service-learning activities. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. Truax-Information Resource Center with 66,000 books, 657 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $921,250. 1,500 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Home of the state capital and the University of Wisconsin, Madison is a lovely city situated between two lakes. Four campuses are in smaller cities with growing industrial bases.

? MADISON MEDIA INSTITUTE B-6

2702 Agriculture Dr., Ste. 1
Madison, WI 53718
Tel: (608)829-2728
Free: 800-236-4997
Admissions: (608)663-2000
Fax: (608)829-2661
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.madisonmedia.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1969.

? MARANATHA BAPTIST BIBLE COLLEGE O-10

745 West Main St.
Watertown, WI 53094
Tel: (920)261-9300
Free: 800-622-2947
Admissions: (920)206-2327
Fax: (920)261-9109
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mbbc.edu/

Description:

Independent Baptist, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 60-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $55,884. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2705 per student. Total enrollment: 904. 364 applied, 68% were admitted. Full-time: 850 students, 54% women, 46% men. Students come from 42 states and territories, 10 other countries, 68% from out-of-state, 0.2% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.5% international, 4% 25 or older, 71% live on campus, 0.5% transferred in. Retention: 64% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Madison Area Technical College. ROTC: Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, 4 recommendations. Recommended: ACT. Placement: ACT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Preference given to Christians.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $40. Comprehensive fee: $13,510 includes full-time tuition ($7680), mandatory fees ($830), and college room and board ($5000). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course level. Part-time tuition: $240 per semester hour. Part-time tuition varies according to course level.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations:; 100% of eligible men and 100% of eligible women are members. Major annual events: Christmas Festival of Music, semi-annual college play, Commencement. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 715 college housing spaces available; 480 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Cedarholm Library and Resource Center with 122,251 books, 146,438 microform titles, 502 serials, 5,550 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $244,615. 61 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? MARIAN COLLEGE OF FOND DU LAC M-11

45 South National Ave.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935-4699
Tel: (920)923-7600
Admissions: (920)923-7650
Fax: (920)923-8755
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mariancollege.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Founded 1936. Setting: 77-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $6.3 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4104 per student. Total enrollment: 2,975. Faculty: 285 (78 full-time, 207 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 766 applied, 86% were admitted. 11% from top 10% of their high school class, 31% from top quarter, 62% from top half. Full-time: 1,361 students, 74% women, 26% men. Part-time: 716 students, 71% women, 29% men. Students come from 18 states and territories, 7 other countries, 5% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 5% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 41% 25 or older, 33% live on campus, 10% transferred in. Retention: 72% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; health professions and related sciences; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA, recommendations. Required for some: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 8/15.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Comprehensive fee: $21,775 includes full-time tuition ($16,380), mandatory fees ($325), and college room and board ($5070). College room only: $3350. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to class time and program. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility. Part-time tuition: $280 per credit. Part-time mandatory fees: $80 per term. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to class time, course load, and program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 30 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 13% of eligible men and 11% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Student Senate, Student Nurses Association, Student Education Association, Arts and Humanities Club, Music Performance Organization. Major annual events: Family Weekend, Mardi Gras, Homecoming. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 445 college housing spaces available; 429 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Option: coed housing available. Cardinal Meyer Library with 90,327 books, 14,978 microform titles, 737 serials, 913 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $432,890. 225 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (population 38,000) is located on the edge of the scenic Kettle Moraine region, the dominant glacial formation of Wisconsin. It is less than a mile from beautiful Lake Winnebago. The campus is easily reached by U.S. Highways 41, 45, and 151. There is efficient bus service from other cities and airports. Fond du Lac offers its own cultural attractions: a modern public library, churches, local community theaters, and the Civic Music Center. Students who wish to expand their cultural horizons may easily travel to the nearby cities of Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, or Oshkosh.

? MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY O-12

PO Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
Tel: (414)288-7250
Free: 800-222-6544
Admissions: (414)288-7004
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.marquette.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic (Jesuit), university, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1881. Setting: 80-acre urban campus. Endowment: $266.8 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $20.9 million. Total enrollment: 11,594. Faculty: 1,046 (592 full-time, 454 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 10,359 applied, 70% were admitted. 34% from top 10% of their high school class, 65% from top quarter, 94% from top half. 16 National Merit Scholars. Full-time: 7,530 students, 55% women, 45% men. Part-time: 480 students, 54% women, 46% men. Students come from 50 states and territories, 82 other countries, 52% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 5% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 6% 25 or older, 50% live on campus, 2% transferred in. Retention: 90% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; communications/journalism; engineering. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Les Aspin Center for Government, Washington, DC. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Naval, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.5 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 3.4 high school GPA. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 12/1. Notification: 1/31.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. Comprehensive fee: $33,234 includes full-time tuition ($24,670), mandatory fees ($404), and college room and board ($8160). College room only: $5304. Part-time tuition: $725 per credit. Part-time mandatory fees: $465 per credit.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 180 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 5% of eligible men and 7% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: student government, club sports, community service organizations, band/jazz/orchestra, Residence Hall Association. Major annual events: Winter Flurry, Hunger Clean-Up, Midnight Madness Basketball Kick-Off. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, 24-hour desk attendants in residence halls. 4,404 college housing spaces available; 3,920 were occupied in 2003-04. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Raynor Memorial Libraries plus 1 other with 1.1 million books, 575,652 microform titles, 5,894 serials, 9,332 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $13.8 million. 1,200 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Located in the heart of the city, students have access to a multitude of social, educational and cultural opportunities. Marquette's mission statement comes alive with the countless opportunities to volunteer. Whether it's tutoring elementary school students or building homes through Habitat for Humanity, Marquette students put the "community" in community service and have been nationally recognized for their efforts. The Milwaukee business district provides students with an excellent chance to network with professionals in their field, or to gain valuable experience through internships or part-time work. Theaters, concerts, and museums offer a fun and relaxing way to expand the college experience and the lakefront recreational area and downtown shopping provide students with a way to unwind after a week of classes.

? MID-STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE K-8

500 32nd St. North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-5599
Tel: (715)422-5300; 888-575-6782
Admissions: (715)422-5446
Fax: (715)422-5440
Web Site: http://www.mstc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1917. Setting: 155-acre small town campus. Endowment: $1.2 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5646 per student. Total enrollment: 10,737. 1,100 applied, 95% were admitted. Students come from 2 states and territories, 1% from out-of-state, 51% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: ACT ASSET required; SAT or ACT recommended. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Student-run newspaper. Most popular organizations: Business Professionals of America, Civil Tech Club, Barber and Cosmetology Club, Society of Hosteurs, UICA. Major annual events: Tech Fest, Winter Fest. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. College housing not available. Mid-State Technical College Library with 20,148 books, 910 microform titles, 539 serials, 2,685 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $274,887. 120 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

The college serves the area which includes Mansfield (population 18,200), Stevens Point (population 23,996), and Wisconsin Rapids (population 18,587), the county seat of Wood, near the geographical center of the state of Wisconsin.

? MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE O-12

700 West State St.
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443
Tel: (414)297-6600
Admissions: (414)297-6274
Fax: (414)297-7990
Web Site: http://matc.edu

Description:

District-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1912. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 55,992. 10,500 applied, 100% were admitted. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission for students satisfying minimum degree requirements (students not meeting these requirements are placed in pre-program curricula). Options: Common Application, electronic application. Required: high school transcript, ACCUPLACER. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 8/20. Preference given to district residents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $2609 full-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,503 full-time. Mandatory fees: $262 full-time, $10 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course level and program. Part-time fees vary according to course level and program.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Choral group, student-run newspaper. Student services: legal services, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. William F. Rasche Library plus 4 others with 60,847 books, 856 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 1,000 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Located on the west shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee (population 640,000) is the largest city in Wisconsin with all major forms of commercial transportation available. Milwaukee is the nation's brewing center, also a major grain market and manufacturing center. Products of industry are metal, machinery, food, leather, chemicals, textiles, electrical machinery, and other items. The city is headquarters of the Lake States National Forest Region. The county has a park system and many of the units contain public golf courses, tennis courts, and other recreational facilities. Milwaukee's State Fair is held each year in August.

? MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART AND DESIGN O-12

273 East Erie St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202-6003
Tel: (414)276-7889; 888-749-MIAD
Admissions: (414)847-3259
Fax: (414)291-8077
Web Site: http://www.miad.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1974. Setting: urban campus. Endowment: $2.6 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $7500 per student. Total enrollment: 645. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 10:1. 308 applied, 82% were admitted. 8% from top 10% of their high school class, 21% from top quarter, 48% from top half. Full-time: 606 students, 47% women, 53% men. Part-time: 39 students, 49% women, 51% men. Students come from 17 states and territories, 6 other countries, 35% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 3% black, 6% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.2% international, 10% 25 or older, 23% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 73% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic area with the most degrees conferred: visual and performing arts. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at Marquette University, Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, interview, portfolio. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Required for some: recommendations. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $30,400 includes full-time tuition ($23,100), mandatory fees ($300), and college room and board ($7000). Part-time tuition: $770 per credit hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group. Social organizations: 6 open to all. Most popular organizations: student government, Student Gallery Committee, Student Activities Committee, Minority Student Organization, community service. Major annual events: All Student Show-Exhibition, Senior Exhibition, Scholarship Show. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service. 165 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Option: coed housing available. 23,000 books, 84 serials, 360 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $145,227. 130 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING O-12

1025 North Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109
Tel: (414)277-7300
Free: 800-332-6763
Admissions: (414)277-6765
Fax: (414)277-7475
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.msoe.edu/

Description:

Independent, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1903. Setting: 15-acre urban campus. Endowment: $54.6 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.9 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $11,152 per student. Total enrollment: 2,315. Faculty: 214 (120 full-time, 94 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 12:1. 1,742 applied, 69% were admitted. Full-time: 1,819 students, 18% women, 82% men. Part-time: 273 students, 15% women, 85% men. Students come from 27 states and territories, 19 other countries, 29% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 4% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 10% 25 or older, 52% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 81% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: engineering; business/marketing; engineering technologies. Core. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Naval (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.5 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Required for some: essay, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $31,149 includes full-time tuition ($24,960) and college room and board ($6189). College room only: $3969. Part-time tuition: $432 per quarter hour.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 61 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 3% of eligible men and 5% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Societies, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, MAGE, Student Government. Major annual events: Homecoming Week, St. Patrick's Week, Greek Week. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 927 college housing spaces available; 827 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Option: coed housing available. Walter Schroeder Library with 59,564 books, 79,054 microform titles, 585 serials, 1,428 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $548,207. 125 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Milwaukee Area Technical College.

? MORAINE PARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE M-11

235 North National Ave, PO Box 1940
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1940
Tel: (920)922-8611
Admissions: (920)929-2126
Fax: (920)924-2471
Web Site: http://www.morainepark.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1967. Setting: 40-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $6948 per student. Total enrollment: 7,509. Full-time: 1,197 students, 62% women, 38% men. Part-time: 6,312 students, 55% women, 45% men. Students come from 5 states and territories, 1% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 4% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 51% 25 or older, 0.4% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: electronic application, deferred admission. Required: interview, ACT ASSET, ACCUPLACER. Recommended: high school transcript. Required for some: ACT. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $2610 full-time, $87 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $16,089 full-time, $536.30 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $250 full-time, $8.35 per credit part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Social organizations: 24 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Programming Board, student government, Corrections Club, HVAC Club, Food Service Executives. Major annual events: student and staff welcome back picnic, Spring Fling. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Moraine Park Technical College Library/Learning Resource Center with 32,166 books, 630 serials, 13,330 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $560,730.

Community Environment:

See Marian College of Fond du Lac.

? MOUNT MARY COLLEGE O-12

2900 North Menomonee River Parkway
Milwaukee, WI 53222-4597
Tel: (414)258-4810
Fax: (414)256-1224
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.mtmary.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1913. Setting: 80-acre urban campus. Endowment: $10.1 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5057 per student. Total enrollment: 1,722. Faculty: 198 (64 full-time, 134 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 9:1. 438 applied. 22% from top 10% of their high school class, 50% from top quarter, 80% from top half. Students come from 8 states and territories, 9 other countries, 3% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 18% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 43% 25 or older, 10% live on campus. Retention: 65% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: health professions and related sciences; visual and performing arts; business/marketing. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.5 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Required for some: essay, 2 recommendations. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $22,895 includes full-time tuition ($16,925), mandatory fees ($180), and college room and board ($5790). Room and board charges vary according to board plan. Part-time tuition: $466 per credit. Part-time mandatory fees: $45 per term. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 38 open to all. Most popular organizations: department-affiliated clubs, Campus Ministry, student athletics, student government. Major annual events: Investiture, Christmas Madrigal Dinner, All-School Picnic. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 200 college housing spaces available; 145 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. Option: women-only housing available. Haggerty Library with 654,128 books, 4,000 microform titles, 165 serials, 8,262 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $502,954. 170 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Mount Mary is one of 5 private colleges in Milwaukee. The campus is located on the northwest side of the city, about 15 minutes from the downtown area. It is within walking distance of a shopping mall and restaurants. The city of Milwaukee boasts a major symphony, well-respected dance companies, a beautiful lakefront art museum, and a fine natural history museum. Three professional sports divide the Milwaukee seasons. It is also the ideal site in which to explore various career options.

? NICOLET AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE G-9

Box 518
Rhinelander, WI 54501-0518
Tel: (715)365-4410
Admissions: (715)365-4451
Fax: (715)365-4445
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.nicoletcollege.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 280-acre rural campus. Total enrollment: 1,945. Students come from 8 states and territories, 2 other countries, 64% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing program. Options: electronic application, early admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Recommended: ACT. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous. Preference given to district residents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. State resident tuition: $3491 full-time, $109.10 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $9995 full-time, $312.35 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition varies according to course level, degree level, and reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition varies according to course level, degree level, and reciprocity agreements.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, student-run newspaper. Student services: personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. Richard Brown Library with 38,369 books, 598 serials, and an OPAC. 100 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

The county seat for Oneida County, Rhinelander (population 8,218) is a summer and winter resort, located in the most concentrated lake area of the Middle West. Rhinelander has one of the largest paper mills under one roof in America. All commercial transportation is available. Parks and many lakes and trout streams and rivers provide facilities for all water sports and fishing. The Logging Museum is a reproduction of a logging camp with living quarters. Also on display is a narrow gauge engine built in 1879.

? NORTHCENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE J-8

1000 West Campus Dr.
Wausau, WI 54401-1899
Tel: (715)675-3331
Fax: (715)675-9776
Web Site: http://www.ntc.edu/

Description:

District-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1912. Setting: 96-acre rural campus. Endowment: $1.4 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $93,000. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5126 per student. Total enrollment: 3,734. Full-time: 1,276 students, 54% women, 46% men. Part-time: 2,458 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 3 states and territories, 2 other countries, 1% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 0.1% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 65% 25 or older, 4% transferred in. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for technical nursing, dental hygiene programs. Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Required for some: interview. Placement: ACCUPLACER required for some. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous. Preference given to district residents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. State resident tuition: $2415 full-time, $80.50 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,309 full-time, $510.30 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $392 full-time, $8.20 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course level, course load, and program. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course level, course load, and program. College room and board: $3952. Room and board charges vary according to board plan.

Collegiate Environment:

Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 3 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Governing Board, International Club, Habitat for Humanity, Nursing Club, Delta Epsilon Chi (marketing club). Major annual events: Sno-Fest (winter carnival), Career Week, Spring Fling. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service. Northcentral Technical College, Wausau Campus plus 1 other with 30,000 books, 400 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $260,878. 1,200 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

The Wausau area (population 70,000) is one of the major industrial centers in the state. Over 70 highly diversified industries are located here, producing over 40 different products. The area is one of the nation's leading producers of cheddar cheese, and it is a major center of dairy farming in both the state and nation and a leading exporter of ginseng. The community offers many cultural and recreational programs plus an excellent public school system. The school works closely with the branch campus of the University of Wisconsin to maximize use of facilities and programs and to eliminate duplication.

? NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE K-12

2740 W Mason St., PO Box 19042
Green Bay, WI 54307-9042
Tel: (920)498-5400
Free: 800-422-6982
Admissions: (920)498-5425
Web Site: http://www.nwtc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1913. Setting: 192-acre suburban campus. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $7150 per student. Total enrollment: 8,760. 4,258 applied, 46% were admitted. Full-time: 3,001 students, 53% women, 47% men. Part-time: 5,759 students, 63% women, 37% men. Students come from 3 states and territories, 89% from out-of-state, 3% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 55% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: early admission. Required for some: high school transcript. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Preference given to state residents.

Collegiate Environment:

Social organizations: 33 open to all. Most popular organizations: Skills USA, Wisconsin Marketing Management Association, Business Professionals of America, Auto Club, Architectural Club. Major annual events: graduation ceremonies, academic awards, on-campus entertainment. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service. College housing not available. 22,250 books and 450 serials. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $547,150. 395 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Green Bay, population 92,000 and the oldest permanent settlement in Wisconsin, is in an important harbor for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System. Industries in the area include shipping, cheese producing, paper, and jobbers wholesale and distribution. Points of interest are the Bay Beach Park, Heritage Hill Park, Neville Public Museum, Cotton House, Fort Howard Hospital Museum, Lambeau Stadium, National Railroad Museum, Tank Cottage, and the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame.

? NORTHLAND COLLEGE D-5

1411 Ellis Ave.
Ashland, WI 54806-3925
Tel: (715)682-1699
Free: 800-753-1040
Admissions: (715)682-1224
Fax: (715)682-1258
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.northland.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed, affiliated with United Church of Christ. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1892. Setting: 130-acre small town campus. Endowment: $19 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5533 per student. Total enrollment: 739. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 804 applied, 75% were admitted. 26% from top 10% of their high school class, 50% from top quarter, 78% from top half. 1 valedictorian. Full-time: 649 students, 56% women, 44% men. Part-time: 90 students, 70% women, 30% men. Students come from 44 states and territories, 7 other countries, 67% from out-of-state, 3% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 2% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 12% 25 or older, 60% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 86% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: education; natural resources/environmental science; business/marketing. Core. Calendar: 4-4-1. Services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at members of the May Term Consortium, Allegheny College, Beloit College, Ecoleaglue. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 5/1. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. Comprehensive fee: $26,680 includes full-time tuition ($20,188), mandatory fees ($601), and college room and board ($5891). College room only: $2384. Part-time tuition: $390 per credit.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 36 open to all; local sororities. Most popular organizations: Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, Northland College Student Association, Native American Student Association, Northland Greens, 'N' Club. Major annual events: Book Across the Bay, Snow Fest, Spring Fling. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, controlled dormitory access. 580 college housing spaces available; 436 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Dexter Library with 75,000 books, 260 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $250,842. 120 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Ashland (population 9,615) is located on Lake Superior near the Chequamegon National Forest.

? RIPON COLLEGE M-10

300 Seward St., PO Box 248
Ripon, WI 54971
Tel: (920)748-8115
Free: 800-947-4766
Admissions: (920)748-8185
Fax: (920)748-7243
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ripon.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1851. Setting: 250-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $46.6 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $61,659. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $9249 per student. Total enrollment: 979. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 976 applied, 81% were admitted. 23% from top 10% of their high school class, 50% from top quarter, 87% from top half. Full-time: 953 students, 50% women, 50% men. Part-time: 26 students, 65% women, 35% men. Students come from 35 states and territories, 13 other countries, 25% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 3% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 1% 25 or older, 90% live on campus, 3% transferred in. Retention: 84% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: education; social sciences; biological/life sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, double major, part-time degree program, internships. Off campus study at American University, Newberry Library, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Chicago, Associated Colleges of the Midwest Wilderness Field Station. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission. Required: essay, high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. Comprehensive fee: $28,497 includes full-time tuition ($22,162), mandatory fees ($275), and college room and board ($6060). College room only: $3030. Part-time tuition: $890 per credit.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 45 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 27% of eligible men and 16% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Environmental Group, Student Senate, Community Service Coalition, SMAC (Student Media and Activities Committee). Major annual events: Springfest, Winterfest, Frisbee Golf Tournament. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 944 college housing spaces available; 740 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Lane Library with 163,615 books, 23,820 microform titles, 939 serials, 376 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $356,195. 150 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Students who select Ripon seek a small-town community and enjoy the recreational opportunities of Green Lake. In east central Wisconsin, the town is a one and one-half hour drive to Madison and Milwaukee, and 3 hours from Chicago. Various community groups encourage student participation in service-oriented activities.

? ST. NORBERT COLLEGE K-12

100 Grant St.
De Pere, WI 54115-2099
Tel: (920)337-3181
Free: 800-236-4878
Admissions: (920)403-3005
Fax: (920)403-4088
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.snc.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1898. Setting: 92-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $52.6 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $588,974. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $6601 per student. Total enrollment: 2,050. Faculty: 177 (109 full-time, 68 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 14:1. 1,683 applied, 86% were admitted. 27% from top 10% of their high school class, 56% from top quarter, 90% from top half. 4 National Merit Scholars, 15 class presidents, 14 valedictorians. Full-time: 1,922 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 65 students, 54% women, 46% men. Students come from 26 states and territories, 21 other countries, 27% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 4% 25 or older, 75% live on campus, 2% transferred in. Retention: 88% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; communications/journalism. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, internships. Off campus study at Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs, American University. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, early admission, early decision, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, 1 recommendation, SAT or ACT. Required for some: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadlines: Rolling, 12/1 for early decision. Notification: continuous, 12/15 for early decision. Preference given to children of alumni, siblings of current or former students, dependents of employees.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $28,577 includes full-time tuition ($22,209), mandatory fees ($300), and college room and board ($6068). College room only: $3212. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load. Room and board charges vary according to board plan, housing facility, and student level. Part-time tuition: $694 per credit. Part-time tuition varies according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 70 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 9% of eligible men and 13% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Yes Your Entertainment Service, Student Government Association, Residence Hall Association. Major annual events: Homecoming, Family Weekend/Fall Fest, holiday dinner in dining room. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, crime prevention programs. 1,525 college housing spaces available; 1,488 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Todd Wehr Library with 217,248 books, 29,318 microform titles, 648 serials, 6,411 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $917,276. 219 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? SILVER LAKE COLLEGE L-13

2406 South Alverno Rd.
Manitowoc, WI 54220-9319
Tel: (920)684-6691
Admissions: (920)686-6208
Fax: (920)684-7082
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sl.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive, coed. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1869. Setting: 30-acre rural campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $5.1 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5109 per student. Total enrollment: 913. Faculty: 168 (42 full-time, 126 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 9:1. 102 applied, 83% were admitted. 3% from top 10% of their high school class, 23% from top quarter, 24% from top half. Full-time: 214 students, 80% women, 20% men. Part-time: 415 students, 70% women, 30% men. Students come from 4 states and territories, 1 other country, 4% from out-of-state, 4% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 0.2% black, 0.5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.2% international, 65% 25 or older, 3% live on campus, 10% transferred in. Retention: 66% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; psychology. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Required for some: interview, audition. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: 8/31. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Tuition: $17,108 full-time, $525 per credit part-time. College room only: $4400.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 12 open to all. Most popular organizations: Campus Ministry projects, education-related clubs. Major annual events: Martin Luther King Day events, School liturgies, Student Forum meetings. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. 32 college housing spaces available; 28 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. The Erma M. and Theodore M. Zigmunt Library with 60,466 books, 2,161 microform titles, 301 serials, 11,501 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $156,307. 50 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

The communities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers were founded in 1838 and are located on the shore of Lake Michigan with convenient access to major Wisconsin cities. This industrial and tourism-based community has 37 churches, 3 modern hospitals, museums, and numerous parks and recreation areas.

? SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE P-6

1800 Bronson Blvd.
Fennimore, WI 53809-9778
Tel: (608)822-3262
Fax: (608)822-6019
Web Site: http://www.swtc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1967. Setting: 53-acre rural campus. Endowment: $935,000. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $112,925. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $7055 per student. Total enrollment: 1,861. Full-time: 778 students, 49% women, 51% men. Part-time: 1,083 students, 54% women, 46% men. Students come from 4 states and territories, 1% from out-of-state, 0.3% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 29% 25 or older, 3% live on campus. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing program. Options: electronic application, early admission. Required: high school transcript, interview. Placement: TABE required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Preference given to district residents.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 7 open to all. Most popular organizations: Business Professionals of America, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, Health Occupations Students of America, Marketing and Management Association. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. 62 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Option: coed housing available. Southwest Technical College Library plus 1 other with 25,000 books, 60 microform titles, 307 serials, 5,000 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $141,025. 250 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-WISCONSIN CAMPUS O-12

20075 Watertower Blvd.
Brookfield, WI 53045-6608
Tel: (262)785-0608
Free: 800-228-7240
Admissions: (480)557-1712
Fax: (262)785-0608
Web Site: http://www.phoenix.edu/

Description:

Proprietary, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 2001. Setting: urban campus. Total enrollment: 1,357. Faculty: 217 (8 full-time, 209 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 5:1. 59 applied. Full-time: 1,067 students, 59% women, 41% men. 0% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 5% black, 0.4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 90% 25 or older. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; computer and information sciences. Core. Calendar: continuous. Advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, graduate courses open to undergrads.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: deferred admission. Required: 1 recommendation. Required for some: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $110. Tuition: $10,785 full-time, $359.50 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $560 full-time, $70 per course part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

College housing not available. University Library with 444 books, 666 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. System-wide operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.2 million.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-BARABOO/SAUK COUNTY N-8

1006 Connie Rd.
Baraboo, WI 53913-1015
Tel: (608)356-8351
Admissions: (608)355-5255
Fax: (608)356-4074
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.baraboo.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 68-acre small town campus. Total enrollment: 548. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 16:1. 8% from top 10% of their high school class, 31% from top quarter, 67% from top half. Students come from 3 states and territories, 3 other countries, 1% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 0.4% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 19% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, internships. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin Extension, also UW Colleges distance learning, University of Plymouth Colleges, England. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: ACT. Required for some: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 8/31. Preference given to racial minorities.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4296 full-time, $180.85 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $12,992 full-time, $543.35 per credit part-time. Part-time tuition varies according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 10 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, chorus and band, dance team, Gaming Club, Business Club. Major annual events: Boo Bash, Welcome Picnic, Packer parties/bonfires. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. College housing not available. T. N. Savides Library with 45,000 books, 52 microform titles, 300 serials, 940 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $120,000. 50 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-BARRON COUNTY H-3

1800 College Dr.
Rice Lake, WI 54868-2497
Tel: (715)234-8176
Admissions: (715)234-8024
Web Site: http://www.barron.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1966. Setting: 142-acre small town campus. Total enrollment: 616. 300 applied, 99% were admitted. 4% from top 10% of their high school class, 14% from top quarter, 44% from top half. Students come from 2 states and territories, 20% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, ACT. Required for some: essay, 1 recommendation. Placement: SAT or ACT required. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: 9/15. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $3996 full-time, $165 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $12,676 full-time, $528 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $373 full-time, $16 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to reciprocity agreements.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, student government, Encore, Delta Psi Omega, Sociology Club. Major annual events: Humanities Day, Spring Fling. Student services: health clinic. College housing not available. Main library plus 1 other with 39,479 books, 233 serials, and an OPAC. 50 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE J-4

PO Box 4004
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Tel: (715)836-2637
Admissions: (715)836-5415
Fax: (715)836-2380
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwec.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1916. Setting: 333-acre urban campus. Endowment: $25 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $984,000. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5021 per student. Total enrollment: 10,566. Faculty: 508 (401 full-time, 107 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 20:1. 7,134 applied, 70% were admitted. 23% from top 10% of their high school class, 60% from top quarter, 95% from top half. 4 National Merit Scholars, 63 valedictorians. Full-time: 9,374 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 689 students, 62% women, 38% men. Students come from 21 states and territories, 45 other countries, 22% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 0.5% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 8% 25 or older, 38% live on campus, 5% transferred in. Retention: 83% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at National Student Exchange. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, early admission. Required: high school transcript, rank in upper 50% of high school class, SAT or ACT. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $5178 full-time, $215.59 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,224 full-time, $634.18 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition varies according to reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition varies according to reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $4737. College room only: $2540. Room and board charges vary according to board plan.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 150 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 1% of eligible men and 1% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: American Marketing Association, Beta Upsilon Sigma, International Greek Association, Student Information Management Society, Hobnailers. Major annual events: Viennese Ball, Homecoming, Winter Carnival. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 3,924 college housing spaces available; 3,855 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. William D. McIntyre Library plus 1 other with 764,275 books, 1.4 million microform titles, 2,448 serials, 17,676 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.9 million. 1,150 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Eau Claire is a cultural, commercial, educational, and medical center in west-central Wisconsin. The city, which is located at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers, is served by air and bus lines. Community facilities and services include numerous hotels, motels, hospitals, churches, restaurants, shopping areas, a public library and YMCA, as well as numerous civic organizations and clubs. The city and the surrounding area abound in colorful, natural beauty and offers numerous year-round recreational activities. Local lakes and parks provide opportunities to enjoy aquatic sports, golf, skiing, skating, tennis, baseball, and many other sports.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-FOND DU LAC M-11

400 University Dr.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Tel: (920)929-3600
Admissions: (920)929-3606
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.fdl.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 182-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Total enrollment: 716. 6% from top 10% of their high school class, 23% from top quarter, 46% from top half. Full-time: 454 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 262 students, 61% women, 39% men. Students come from 3 states and territories, 1% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 16% 25 or older. Retention: 58% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, ACT. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 8 open to all. Most popular organizations: student government, Campus Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa, drama. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices. College housing not available. 41,891 books and 160 serials. 50 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-FOX VALLEY L-11

1478 Midway Rd.
Menasha, WI 54952
Tel: (920)832-2600; 888-INFOUWC
Admissions: (920)832-2620
Fax: (920)832-2647
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwfoxvalley.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1933. Setting: 33-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 1,797. 569 applied, 80% were admitted. 3% from top 10% of their high school class, 15% from top quarter, 43% from top half. 2 valedictorians. Students come from 3 states and territories, 4 other countries, 1% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 1% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, early admission. Required: high school transcript, ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

State resident tuition: $4196 full-time, $177 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $12,896 full-time, $528.21 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition varies according to course load. Part-time tuition varies according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 29 open to all. Most popular organizations: Business Club, Education Club, Earth Science Club, Computer Science Club, Political Science Club. Major annual events: Honors Convocation and Commencement, Campus Picnic. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. College housing not available. 29,000 books, 230 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 52 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY K-12

2420 Nicolet Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
Tel: (920)465-2000; 888-367-8942
Admissions: (920)465-2111
Fax: (920)465-2032
Web Site: http://www.uwgb.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 700-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $7.7 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $957,426. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4448 per student. Total enrollment: 5,826. Faculty: 279 (179 full-time, 100 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 23:1. 3,350 applied, 66% were admitted. Full-time: 4,519 students, 65% women, 35% men. Part-time: 1,103 students, 70% women, 30% men. Students come from 34 states and territories, 29 other countries, 5% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 17% 25 or older, 34% live on campus, 9% transferred in. Retention: 76% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; psychology; biological/life sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at National Student Exchange. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.25 high school GPA, minimum ACT score of 17, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay. Required for some: recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Notification: continuous until 8/15.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4277 full-time, $178 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $14,323 full-time, $597 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $1148 full-time, $38 per credit hour part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $4698. College room only: $2772. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 80 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 1% of eligible men and 1% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Good Times, Psychology and Human Development Club, Ambassadors, Residence Hall Apartment Association, Student Government Association. Major annual events: Welcome Week, Frost Fest, Senior Celebration. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,900 college housing spaces available; 1,883 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Option: coed housing available. Cofrin Library with 333,482 books, 714,166 microform titles, 5,512 serials, 45,396 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.3 million. 550 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Green Bay, a trading and transportation center in Northeastern Wisconsin, is a city of approximately 90,000 inhabitants located in Wisconsin's third largest population area. The city has an outstanding regional museum, an excellent public library system and many parks. A community symphony orchestra, community chorus and several theater groups provide cultural enrichment and added opportunities for participation and performance by qualified students. Nearby resort areas provide a variety of recreational opportunities and summer jobs for students. The university is easy to reach by air, bus or interstate highway.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE M-4

1725 State St.
La Crosse, WI 54601-3742
Tel: (608)785-8000
Admissions: (608)785-8939
Fax: (608)785-6695
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwlax.edu

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1909. Setting: 121-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $12.7 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.9 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4435 per student. Total enrollment: 9,397. Faculty: 448 (339 full-time, 109 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 22:1. 6,347 applied, 67% were admitted. 30% from top 10% of their high school class, 80% from top quarter, 97% from top half. 59 valedictorians. Full-time: 7,720 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 413 students, 58% women, 42% men. Students come from 35 states and territories, 42 other countries, 16% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 5% 25 or older, 36% live on campus, 4% transferred in. Retention: 90% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; parks and recreation; social sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, freshman honors college, honors program, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Viterbo College. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, early admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay, ACT. Required for some: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $5225 full-time, $230 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,271 full-time, $649 per credit hour part-time. Full-time tuition varies according to program and reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition varies according to course load, program, and reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $4820. College room only: $2720. Room and board charges vary according to board plan.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 140 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 1% of eligible men and 1% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Sports and Activities Club, Residential Hall Council. Major annual events: Homecoming, Parents' Weekend, Air Band. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 2,889 college housing spaces available; 2,733 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Murphy Library with 673,060 books, 1.2 million microform titles, 1,750 serials, 2,384 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.3 million. 600 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Founded in 1842 as an Indian trading post, La Crosse is situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River in southern Wisconsin. It is approximately midway between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago. Noted for its exceptional natural beauty and outstanding recreational opportunities, the city is the industrial, commercial and medical center of Wisconsin's famous"Coulee Country." The population is approximately 50,000. All commercial transportation is convenient.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON B-6

500 Lincoln Dr.
Madison, WI 53706-1380
Tel: (608)262-1234
Admissions: (608)262-3961
Fax: (608)262-1429
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wisc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees and post-master's and first professional certificates. Founded 1848. Setting: 1,050-acre urban campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $1 billion. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $645.1 million. Total enrollment: 41,480. Faculty: 2,975 (2,365 full-time, 610 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 21,682 applied, 68% were admitted. 56% from top 10% of their high school class, 91% from top quarter, 99% from top half. Full-time: 27,441 students, 54% women, 46% men. Part-time: 2,665 students, 53% women, 47% men. Students come from 54 states and territories, 110 other countries, 30% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 3% black, 5% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 5% 25 or older, 24% live on campus, 4% transferred in. Retention: 94% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: social sciences; biological/life sciences; engineering. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Naval, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: essay, high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Entrance: very difficult. Application deadline: 2/1. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $6284 full-time, $264 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $20,284 full-time, $847 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $333 full-time, $30 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to degree level and reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load, degree level, and reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $6500. Room and board charges vary according to board plan, housing facility, and location.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 690 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 9% of eligible men and 8% of eligible women are members. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, free cab rides throughout the city. 6,600 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen given priority for college housing. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Memorial Library plus 40 others with an OPAC and a Web page.

Community Environment:

Founded in 1836, the city was named for James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, and is the capital of Wisconsin. Madison is the center of one of the richest dairy regions in America and has over 200 industries. The city is also important as a medical center with its 12 hospitals and its manufacturing of precision surgical instruments. Recreational facilities include 10 golf courses, 3 of which are public, tennis courts, and a number of beaches for water sports. Fishing boats are for hire. Points of interest are the Henry Vilas Park Zoo, Nevin Fish Hatchery, U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, State Historical Society Museum, and the Wisconsin State Capitol which is one of the most impressive in the United States.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC L-13

705 Viebahn St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220-6699
Tel: (920)683-4700
Admissions: (920)683-4708
Fax: (920)683-4776
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.manitowoc.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1935. Setting: 50-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Total enrollment: 643. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 24:1. 320 applied, 91% were admitted. 2% from top 10% of their high school class, 11% from top quarter, 25% from top half. Students come from 3 states and territories, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 0.2% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 23% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, early admission. Required: high school transcript, minimum X high school GPA, ACT, SAT or ACT. Required for some: essay, interview. Entrance: minimally difficult. Notification: continuous until 7/1, continuous until 7/1 for nonresidents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. Area resident tuition: $165.71 per credit part-time. State resident tuition: $3,977 full-time, $528.21 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $12,677 full-time, $528.21 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $211 full-time, $8.64 per credit part-time, $8.64.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 4 open to all. Most popular organizations: Business Club, Drama Club, Music Club, Phi Kappa Theta, Environmental Awareness. College housing not available. 25,750 books, 150 serials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $80,000. 50 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MARATHON COUNTY J-8

518 South Seventh Ave.
Wausau, WI 54401-5396
Tel: (715)261-6100; 888-367-8962
Admissions: (715)261-6238
Fax: (715)261-6333
Web Site: http://www.uwmc.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1933. Setting: 7-acre small town campus. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $2600 per student. Total enrollment: 1,303. 6% from top 10% of their high school class, 20% from top quarter, 52% from top half. Full-time: 883 students, 51% women, 49% men. Part-time: 420 students, 60% women, 40% men. 0.5% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 7% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 21% 25 or older, 16% live on campus. Retention: 100% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: ACT. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Required for some: interview. Entrance: minimally difficult.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4000 full-time, $175 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $13,000 full-time, $545 per credit part-time. College room and board: $3800. Room and board charges vary according to board plan.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 12 open to all. Most popular organizations: Fiercely Independent Theatre, Ski Club, Ten Percent Society, Unity, Tempo. Major annual events: chorale/swing choir concerts, Educational Assistance Through Scholarships (EATS), Student-Faculty Basketball Game. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, controlled dormitory access. 160 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Option: coed housing available. University of Wisconsin-Marathon Library with 37,000 books, 150 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 50 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MARINETTE I-13

750 West Bay Shore
Marinette, WI 54143-4299
Tel: (715)735-4300
Admissions: (715)735-4301
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1965. Setting: 36-acre small town campus. Endowment: $200,000. Total enrollment: 486. 6% from top 10% of their high school class, 21% from top quarter, 50% from top half. Students come from 2 states and territories, 16 other countries, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 0% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 6% international, 31% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: electronic application. Required: high school transcript. Recommended: SAT or ACT. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 5 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Senate, Writers Club/Literature Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Ambassadors. Major annual events: Spring Banquet, End of Year Party, Commencement. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. College housing not available. Main library plus 1 other with 23,000 books and 135 serials. 48 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MARSHFIELD/WOOD COUNTY J-7

2000 West 5th St.
Marshfield, WI 54449
Tel: (715)389-6500
Web Site: http://marshfield.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1964. Setting: 71-acre small town campus. Endowment: $500,000. Total enrollment: 643. 322 applied, 93% were admitted. 8% from top 10% of their high school class, 17% from top quarter, 55% from top half. 2 National Merit Scholars, 1 class president, 10 student government officers. Students come from 2 states and territories, 1 other country, 1% from out-of-state, 2% Native American, 0.2% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.2% international, 25% 25 or older. Retention: 99% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Required for some: essay, recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 10 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Nurses Association, student newspaper, literary magazine, Student Education Association, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship. Major annual events: Fall Picnic, campus plays, Spring Picnic. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, patrols by city police. College housing not available. Learning Resource Center with 35,000 books, 185 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $80,151. 60 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE O-12

PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
Tel: (414)229-1122
Admissions: (414)229-3800
Fax: (414)229-6940
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwm.edu/

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1956. Setting: 90-acre urban campus. Total enrollment: 27,502. 11,238 applied, 81% were admitted. 7% from top 10% of their high school class, 26% from top quarter, 67% from top half. Full-time: 18,856 students, 53% women, 47% men. Part-time: 4,060 students, 56% women, 44% men. Students come from 53 states and territories, 2% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 7% black, 4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 19% 25 or older, 13% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 71% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Option: deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT, ACT for state residents. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 8/1. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $5494 full-time, $228.93 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $18,246 full-time, $760.26 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $730 full-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to location, program, and reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition varies according to course load, location, program, and reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $4922. College room only: $2988. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities. Major annual event: homecoming. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service. Option: coed housing available. Golda Meir Library with 1.4 million books, 1.7 million microform titles, 8,240 serials, 37,376 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 310 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Located on the west shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee (population 640,000) is the largest city in Wisconsin. All major forms of commercial transportation are available. Milwaukee is the nation's brewing center, as well as a major grain market and manufacturing center. Products of industry are metal, machinery, food, leather, chemicals, textiles, electrical machinery, and other items. The city is the headquarters of the Lake States National Forest Region. The county has a park system and many of the units contain public golf courses, tennis courts, and other recreational facilities. Wisconsin's State Fair is held each year in August.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH L-11

800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Tel: (920)424-1234
Admissions: (920)424-0202
Fax: (920)424-1098
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwosh.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1871. Setting: 192-acre suburban campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $350,000. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $750,000. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $9100 per student. Total enrollment: 10,997. Faculty: 566 (381 full-time, 185 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 20:1. 4,777 applied, 79% were admitted. 11% from top 10% of their high school class, 38% from top quarter, 89% from top half. Full-time: 8,538 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 1,202 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 30 states and territories, 32 other countries, 3% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 16% 25 or older, 34% live on campus, 10% transferred in. Retention: 76% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; health professions and related sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, rank in upper 50% of high school class or ACT composite score of 23 or above, SAT or ACT, ACT required for state residents. Recommended: essay. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4,981 full-time, $209 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,027 full-time, $628 per credit hour part-time. Full-time tuition varies according to reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition varies according to reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $4884. College room only: $2784. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 175 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 3% of eligible men and 3% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: USRH, Model UN, Pi Sigma Epsilon, Human Services Organization. Major annual events: Homecoming, Winter Carnival, Taste of UW Oshkosh. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 3,571 college housing spaces available. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Forrest R. Polk Library with 446,774 books, 1.3 million microform titles, 5,219 serials, 9,102 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.4 million. 475 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

A city of 60,000, Oshkosh is situated between Lake Winnebago and Lake Butte des Morts. The Fox River runs through the city with parks and marinas dotting its shores. At historic Wittman Field, the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual international convention is the world's largest.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE Q-13

900 Wood Rd., Box 2000
Kenosha, WI 53141-2000
Tel: (262)595-2345
Admissions: (262)595-2784
Fax: (262)595-2630
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwp.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 700-acre suburban campus with easy access to Chicago and Milwaukee. Endowment: $949,351. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $829,600. Total enrollment: 4,944. Faculty: 313 (181 full-time, 132 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 1,868 applied, 92% were admitted. 5% from top 10% of their high school class, 23% from top quarter, 56% from top half. Full-time: 3,545 students, 55% women, 45% men. Part-time: 1,308 students, 61% women, 39% men. Students come from 24 states and territories, 27 other countries, 7% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 6% Hispanic, 10% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 22% 25 or older, 16% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 65% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; social sciences; security and protective services. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Carthage College. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum of 17 high school units distributed as specified in the UW-Parkside catalog. Required for some: SAT or ACT. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: 8/1. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $5001 full-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,047 full-time. Full-time tuition varies according to course load and reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $5500. College room only: $3250. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 73 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 1% of eligible men and 1% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Black Student Union, Latinos Unidos, Parkside Student Government Association, Asian-American Club, Parkside Adult Student Alliance. Major annual events: Welcome Week, Hypnotist Show, Casino Night. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 765 college housing spaces available; 740 were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Option: coed housing available. Library-Learning Center with 400,000 books, 981,400 microform titles, 1,590 serials, 21,220 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.4 million. 225 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See Gateway Technical College.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE P-6

1 University Plaza
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
Tel: (608)342-1491
Free: 800-362-5515
Admissions: (608)342-1125
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwplatt.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1866. Setting: 380-acre small town campus. Endowment: $2.7 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $193,101. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5150 per student. Total enrollment: 6,431. Faculty: 348 (249 full-time, 99 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 20:1. 3,075 applied, 85% were admitted. 12% from top 10% of their high school class, 35% from top quarter, 77% from top half. Full-time: 5,180 students, 37% women, 63% men. Part-time: 595 students, 48% women, 52% men. Students come from 31 states and territories, 7 other countries, 10% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.4% international, 7% 25 or older, 44% live on campus, 6% transferred in. Retention: 76% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: engineering; business/marketing; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Westfield State College. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Option: electronic application. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: essay. Required for some: recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Preference given to Illinois and Iowa students as part of a cost recovery pilot program..

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4277 full-time, $178.21 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $14,323 full-time, $596.80 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $848 full-time, $35.17 per credit part-time, $2 per term part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load, degree level, and reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load, degree level, and reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $4654. College room only: $2494. Room and board charges vary according to board plan.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 120 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 3% of eligible men and 2% of eligible women are members. Major annual events: homecoming, Pioneer Distinguished Lecture Program. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service. 2,329 college housing spaces available; 2,312 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Karrmann Library with 362,247 books, 1 million microform titles, 2,116 serials, 14,325 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.6 million. 1,000 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Located in the heart of Wisconsin's dairyland and lead and zinc mining district, Platteville (population 9,950) was settled in 1827. Scheduled air transportation is available from Dubuque, Iowa, 20 miles away. Community facilities include a hospital, library, churches, mining museum, other historical sites, and various civic and service organizations. Recreational activities are golf, hunting, fishing, swimming, tennis, bowling, and horseback riding.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RICHLAND O-6

1200 Hwy. 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581
Tel: (608)647-6186
Admissions: (608)647-8422
Fax: (608)647-6225
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://richland.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1967. Setting: 135-acre rural campus. Total enrollment: 464. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 3% from top 10% of their high school class, 13% from top quarter, 43% from top half. Full-time: 313 students, 55% women, 45% men. Part-time: 151 students, 62% women, 38% men. Students come from 4 states and territories, 15 other countries, 1% from out-of-state, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.2% black, 0.4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 4% international, 16% 25 or older, 35% live on campus, 6% transferred in. Retention: 55% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin, other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, early admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: ACT. Required for some: recommendations, interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 9/1.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4372 full-time, $182 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $13,072 full-time, $545 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $395 full-time, $16.47 per credit part-time. College room and board: $4730. College room only: $2990. Room and board charges vary according to board plan.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 15 open to all. Major annual events: Burlap Olympic Games, Roadrunner Road Rally. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. 120 college housing spaces available; 106 were occupied in 2003-04. Option: coed housing available. Miller Memorial Library with 45,000 books, 200 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 45 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-RIVER FALLS J-1

410 South Third St.
River Falls, WI 54022-5001
Tel: (715)425-3911
Admissions: (715)425-3500
Fax: (715)425-0678
Web Site: http://www.uwrf.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1874. Setting: 225-acre suburban campus with easy access to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Total enrollment: 5,950. 2,786 applied, 76% were admitted. 17% from top 10% of their high school class, 42% from top quarter, 83% from top half. Full-time: 5,132 students, 61% women, 39% men. Part-time: 372 students, 62% women, 38% men. Students come from 26 states and territories, 12 other countries, 48% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 6% 25 or older, 38% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 75% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at National Student Exchange. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, ACT. Recommended: rank in upper 40% of high school class. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4968 full-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,014 full-time. Full-time tuition varies according to course load.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 120 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 5% of eligible men and 3% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Bushwackers (high adventure club), Habitat for Humanity, Agricultural Education Society, Dairy Club, Rodeo Club. Major annual events: Homecoming, Unity in the Community, Winter Carnival. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 2,200 college housing spaces available; 2,150 were occupied in 2003-04. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Chalmer Davee Library with 448,088 books, 471,621 microform titles, 1,660 serials, 7,500 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 387 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Location is an important asset to the learning environment of the university. At UW-River Falls, students are exposed to the quiet charm of a friendly community nestled in the scenic St. Croix River Valley. Balanced against that setting is the opportunity and excitement of the metropolitan area of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, located 20 minutes away. This unique region offers access to internationally renowned theater and cultural resources, major league sports, and an industrial and business complex that provides opportunities for internships and cooperative education experiences as well as employment.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-ROCK COUNTY Q-10

2909 Kellogg Ave.
Janesville, WI 53546-5699
Tel: (608)758-6565; 888-INFO-UWC
Admissions: (608)758-6523
Fax: (608)758-6564
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://rock.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards certificates and transfer associate degrees. Founded 1966. Setting: 50-acre suburban campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Total enrollment: 880. 371 applied, 97% were admitted. 3% from top 10% of their high school class, 17% from top quarter, 41% from top half. Full-time: 751 students, 56% women, 44% men. Part-time: 129 students, 47% women, 53% men. Students come from 10 states and territories, 4 other countries, 1% from out-of-state, 34% 25 or older, 11% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, ACT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 10 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Multicultural Student Union, U-Rock Players, Education Club, Adult Student Club. Major annual events: Non-Traditional Student Week, Fall Fest, May Fest. College housing not available. University of Wisconsin-Rock County Library with 79,972 books, 4,466 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $78,000. 50 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SHEBOYGAN M-13

One University Dr.
Sheboygan, WI 53081-4789
Tel: (920)459-6600
Admissions: (920)459-6633
Fax: (920)459-6602
Web Site: http://www.sheboygan.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1933. Setting: 75-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Total enrollment: 731. 6% from top 10% of their high school class, 18% from top quarter, 48% from top half. Students come from 5 other countries, 1% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 1% black, 6% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.1% international, 24% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Common Application, electronic application. Required: high school transcript. Required for some: interview. Placement: ACT required. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 26 open to all; coed fraternity; 4% of eligible men and 5% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Student Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa, student government, Circle K, Zoomers (nontraditional students). Major annual events: Fall Kick-off, Spring Kick-Off, Spring Picnic. Campus security: 24-hour patrols by city police. College housing not available. Battig Memorial Library with 40,100 books, 160 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $86,430. 60 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT K-8

2100 Main St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
Tel: (715)346-0123
Admissions: (715)346-2441
Fax: (715)346-2561
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwsp.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1894. Setting: 335-acre small town campus. Endowment: $12 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.5 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5776 per student. Total enrollment: 8,577. Faculty: 437 (357 full-time, 80 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 21:1. 4,583 applied, 80% were admitted. 14% from top 10% of their high school class, 42% from top quarter, 91% from top half. 28 valedictorians. Full-time: 7,746 students, 54% women, 46% men. Part-time: 607 students, 55% women, 45% men. Students come from 29 states and territories, 28 other countries, 6% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 11% 25 or older, 36% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 76% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: natural resources/environmental science; business/marketing; social sciences. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at University of Wisconsin campuses at Oshkosh, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Marinette, Marshfield, and Marathon. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: campus visit. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4277 full-time, $178 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $14,323 full-time, $596 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $785 full-time, $70 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load and reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $4322. College room only: $2574. Room and board charges vary according to housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 151 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities; 1% of eligible men and 1% of eligible women are members. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 3,316 college housing spaces available; 3,118 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Learning Resources Center with an OPAC and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.4 million. 880 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Stevens Point is located in the very center of the state on the Wisconsin River. It lies midway between Milwaukee and Minneapolis and is approximately 250 miles from Chicago. Air service is available through the Central Wisconsin Airport. Stevens Point is a city of about 25,000 and is the "Gateway to Wisconsin's Vacationland." A wide range of cultural and year-around recreational opportunities are available. The area is known for insurance, agribusiness, paper production, finance, and light industry.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT J-3

Menomonie, WI 54751
Tel: (715)232-1122
Admissions: (715)232-2639
Fax: (715)232-1667
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwstout.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1891. Setting: 120-acre small town campus with easy access to Minneapolis-St. Paul. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $1.1 million. Total enrollment: 7,891. Faculty: 394 (289 full-time, 105 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 20:1. 3,953 applied, 81% were admitted. 6% from top 10% of their high school class, 28% from top quarter, 73% from top half. Full-time: 6,605 students, 50% women, 50% men. Part-time: 732 students, 43% women, 57% men. Students come from 26 states and territories, 31% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 12% 25 or older, 38% live on campus, 8% transferred in. Retention: 73% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; visual and performing arts. Core. Calendar: 4-1-4. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at Fashion Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Option: electronic application. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: minimum 2.50 high school GPA. Required for some: minimum 2.75 high school GPA. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4745 full-time, $158 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $15,078 full-time, $503 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $1847 full-time, $62 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $4572. College room only: $2814. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 117 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 2% of eligible men and 4% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Hotel/Motel Management Association, DECA-District Educational Clubs of America, Recreation Commission, OASIS. Major annual events: Homecoming, Family Weekend, Bash on the Grass (spring festival). Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, student patrols, controlled dormitory access. 2,936 college housing spaces available; 2,650 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Option: coed housing available. Library Learning Center with 229,986 books, 1.2 million microform titles, 1,784 serials, 16,142 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $3.3 million. 590 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Menomonie, population 14,000, is located on the Red Cedar River and Lake Menomin, and is accessible by all commercial transportation.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR D-3

Belknap and Catlin
PO Box 2000
Superior, WI 54880-4500
Tel: (715)394-8101
Admissions: (715)394-8396
Fax: (715)394-8407
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwsuper.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees (associate, educational specialist). Founded 1893. Setting: 230-acre small town campus. Endowment: $6.4 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $991,820. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $5256 per student. Total enrollment: 2,872. Faculty: 170 (118 full-time, 52 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 17:1. 918 applied, 74% were admitted. 14% from top 10% of their high school class, 44% from top quarter, 82% from top half. 3 valedictorians. Full-time: 2,133 students, 59% women, 41% men. Part-time: 450 students, 64% women, 36% men. Students come from 17 states and territories, 32 other countries, 42% from out-of-state, 3% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 5% international, 26% 25 or older, 22% live on campus, 0% transferred in. Retention: 71% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; communications/journalism. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at College of St. Scholastica, Northland College, University of Minnesota, Duluth. Study abroad program. ROTC: Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Required for some: essay, recommendations. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4,427 full-time, $184.46 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $14,473 full-time, $603.05 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $761 full-time, $242.28 per unit part-time. College room and board: $4422. College room only: $2552.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 45 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Senate, Student Activities Board, Residence Hall Association, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship. Major annual events: Student Activities Board Comedy Shop, New Student Orientation, Family Weekend Orientation. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 600 college housing spaces available; 550 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Jim Dan Hill Library with 467,700 books, 105,398 microform titles, 753 serials, 5,467 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $843,024. 161 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Superior is Wisconsin's leading port of entry and is located at the head of Lake Superior at the northwest corner of the state. The largest iron ore dock, grain elevator and briquette plant in the world are here at Superior. The area is a leading summer and winter recreation resort. Along with neighbor city Duluth, MN, the area offers a wide range of music, theater, shopping, and recreational opportunities.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WASHINGTON COUNTY N-12

400 University Dr.
West Bend, WI 53095-3699
Tel: (262)335-5200
Admissions: (262)335-5201
Fax: (262)335-5257
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.washington.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 87-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3977 per student. Total enrollment: 951. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 21:1. 708 applied, 67% were admitted. 3% from top 10% of their high school class, 15% from top quarter, 51% from top half. Full-time: 663 students, 53% women, 47% men. Part-time: 288 students, 63% women, 37% men. Students come from 2 states and territories, 2 other countries, 1% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 0.2% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 16% 25 or older, 7% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program. Off campus study at other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, four-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: electronic application, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, SAT and SAT Subject Tests or ACT. Recommended: ACT. Required for some: essay, recommendations, interview. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4520 full-time, $190 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $11,700 full-time, $488 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $268 full-time, $11 per credit part-time, $132 per term part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 6 open to all. Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Business Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Writers' Guild, Student Impact. Major annual events: Summer Send-Off Picnic, United Way Fund Drive, Convocation/Commencement. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. College housing not available. University of Wisconsin-Washington County Library with 46,429 books, 22 microform titles, 247 serials, 4,998 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 78 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WAUKESHA P-12

1500 University Dr.
Waukesha, WI 53188-2799
Tel: (414)521-5200
Fax: (414)521-5491
Web Site: http://www.waukesha.uwc.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards transfer associate degrees. Founded 1966. Setting: 86-acre suburban campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4200 per student. Total enrollment: 2,064. 1,886 applied, 66% were admitted. 2% from top 10% of their high school class, 8% from top quarter, 23% from top half. Students come from 5 states and territories, 1% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 2% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.1% international, 16% 25 or older. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs. Off campus study at Carroll College, other units of the University of Wisconsin Colleges and 4-year campuses of the University of Wisconsin.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript, SAT or ACT. Recommended: interview. Required for some: recommendations, SAT. Entrance: minimally difficult. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. State resident tuition: $4210 full-time, $177.25 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $12,910 full-time, $539.75 per credit part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 32 open to all. Most popular organizations: student government, Student Activities Committee, Campus Crusade, Phi Theta Kappa, Circle K. Major annual events: Fall Fest, Spring Carnival, Honors and Degree Ceremony. Campus security: late night transport-escort service, part-time patrols by trained security personnel. College housing not available. University of Wisconsin-Waukesha Library plus 1 other with 41,000 books and 300 serials. 90 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER P-10

800 West Main St.
Whitewater, WI 53190-1790
Tel: (262)472-1234
Admissions: (262)472-1440
Fax: (262)472-1515
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uww.edu/

Description:

State-supported, comprehensive, coed. Part of University of Wisconsin System. Awards associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Founded 1868. Setting: 385-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Endowment: $10.3 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $541,733. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $4305 per student. Total enrollment: 10,750. Faculty: 497 (399 full-time, 98 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 21:1. 5,403 applied, 55% were admitted. 8% from top 10% of their high school class, 32% from top quarter, 79% from top half. Full-time: 8,572 students, 51% women, 49% men. Part-time: 815 students, 57% women, 43% men. Students come from 29 states and territories, 26 other countries, 4% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 4% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 10% 25 or older, 40% live on campus, 7% transferred in. Retention: 76% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; communications/journalism. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript. Recommended: SAT or ACT. Required for some: recommendations, SAT or ACT. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $35. One-time mandatory fee: $100. State resident tuition: $4370 full-time, $186 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $14,965 full-time, $663 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $710 full-time, $28.75 per credit part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to degree level and reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $4210. College room only: $2460. Room and board charges vary according to board plan.

Collegiate Environment:

Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 125 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities, local fraternities, local sororities; 4% of eligible men and 3% of eligible women are members. Most popular organizations: Finance Association, American Marketing Association, Black Student Union, Golden Key, Wisconsin Education Association. Major annual events: Homecoming Week, Student Open Education Fair. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service. 3,800 college housing spaces available; 3,694 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Andersen Library with 683,564 books, 1.2 million microform titles, 4,164 serials, 18,277 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $2.2 million. 1,300 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

UW-Whitewater is located in a city of 12,000 near the scenic beauty of the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest. It is a one-hour drive from Madison and Milwaukee, and a two-hour drive from Chicago. The area around Whitewater offers lakes, recreation, cross country skiing, backpacking, hiking, and other forms of outdoor activity. The campus is within walking distance of 2 shopping areas and a city park is adjacent to the campus.

? VITERBO UNIVERSITY M-4

900 Viterbo Dr.
La Crosse, WI 54601-4797
Tel: (608)796-3000
Free: 800-VIT-ERBO
Admissions: (608)796-3010
Fax: (608)796-3050
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.viterbo.edu/

Description:

Independent Roman Catholic, comprehensive, coed. Awards bachelor's and master's degrees. Founded 1890. Setting: 72-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $13.6 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $6961 per student. Total enrollment: 2,534. Faculty: 224 (119 full-time, 105 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 11:1. 1,098 applied, 86% were admitted. 12% from top 10% of their high school class, 35% from top quarter, 69% from top half. Full-time: 1,429 students, 72% women, 28% men. Part-time: 415 students, 73% women, 27% men. Students come from 19 states and territories, 14 other countries, 20% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 28% 25 or older, 35% live on campus, 12% transferred in. Retention: 68% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: health professions and related sciences; business/marketing; education. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Western Wisconsin Technical College, Viterbo Centers: West Demoine, West Allis, WI. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.0 high school GPA, ACT. Required for some: essay, 1 recommendation, interview, audition for theater and music; portfolio for art. Entrance: moderately difficult. Application deadlines: Rolling, Rolling for nonresidents. Notification: continuous until 8/15, continuous until 8/15 for nonresidents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $25. Comprehensive fee: $23,700 includes full-time tuition ($17,640), mandatory fees ($420), and college room and board ($5640). College room only: $2430. Part-time tuition: $505 per credit. Part-time mandatory fees: $10 per credit, $30.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 22 open to all. Most popular organizations: Viterbo Student Nurses Association, Viterbo Education Students Club, Connect (AODA peer counselors), campus ministry (volunteer services and service trips), Sigma Pi Delta. Major annual events: Homecoming, Hypnotist show, Courtyard Carni. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, security officers on campus 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m, lighted pathways, emergency evacuation plan, self-defense education programs. 561 college housing spaces available; 521 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through sophomore year. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Todd Wehr Memorial Library with 92,591 books, 233,467 microform titles, 491 serials, 6,229 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $609,318. 278 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? WAUKESHA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE B-10

800 Main St.
Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
Tel: (262)691-5566; 888-892-WCTC
Admissions: (262)691-5464
Fax: (262)691-5693
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wctc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1923. Setting: 137-acre small town campus with easy access to Milwaukee. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $11,982 per student. Total enrollment: 6,386. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 8:1. Full-time: 1,614 students, 44% women, 56% men. Part-time: 4,772 students, 58% women, 42% men. Students come from 4 other countries, 0% from out-of-state, 0.4% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 4% black, 2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 90% 25 or older. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: early admission. Required: high school transcript. Required for some: interview, varies. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $2610 full-time, $87 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $16,089 full-time, $536 per credit part-time.

Collegiate Environment:

Student services: health clinic. Campus security: patrols by police officers 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. College housing not available. 50 computers available on campus for general student use.

? WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE M-4

304 6th St. North
PO Box C-908
La Crosse, WI 54602-0908
Tel: (608)785-9200
Free: 800-248-9982
Admissions: (608)785-9158
Fax: (608)785-9205
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wwtc.edu/

Description:

District-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1911. Setting: 10-acre urban campus. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $227,769. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $9793 per student. Total enrollment: 4,765. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 7:1. 3,443 applied, 35% were admitted. Students come from 4 states and territories, 7% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 2% black, 3% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0% international, 16% 25 or older, 2% live on campus. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for health occupations programs. Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission. Required: high school transcript. Recommended: interview, ACT. Required for some: ACT ASSET. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $2610 full-time, $87 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $16,089 full-time, $536.30 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $185 full-time, $185 per term part-time. College room only: $2312.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 28 open to all. Most popular organizations: Wisconsin Marketing Management Association (WMMA), Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Organization (ACRO), Multicultural Club, Business Professionals of America (BPA), Advertising Club. Major annual event: Orientation. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 100 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. Option: coed housing available. Western Wisconsin Technical College Library plus 1 other with 31,243 books, 397 microform titles, 313 serials, 3,750 audiovisual materials, and an OPAC. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $303,682. 800 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

See University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.

? WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE G-3

505 Pine Ridge Dr.
Shell Lake, WI 54871
Tel: (715)468-2815
Free: 800-243-9482
Fax: (715)468-2819
Web Site: http://www.witc.edu/

Description:

District-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wisconsin Technical College System. Awards certificates, diplomas, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1912. Setting: 113-acre urban campus. System endowment: $1.8 million. System-wide educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $7343 per student. Total enrollment: 3,533. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 6:1. Full-time: 1,561 students, 53% women, 47% men. Part-time: 1,972 students, 67% women, 33% men. 3% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 0.3% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 45% 25 or older. Calendar: semesters.

Entrance Requirements:

Application deadline: Rolling.

? WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE O-12

8800 West Bluemound Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226-9942
Tel: (414)443-8800; 888-WIS LUTH
Admissions: (414)443-8811
Fax: (414)443-8514
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wlc.edu/

Description:

Independent, 4-year, coed, affiliated with Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Awards bachelor's degrees. Founded 1973. Setting: 21-acre suburban campus. Endowment: $10.3 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $38,210. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $7362 per student. Total enrollment: 706. 531 applied, 84% were admitted. 23% from top 10% of their high school class, 53% from top quarter, 83% from top half. 10 valedictorians. Full-time: 672 students, 61% women, 39% men. Part-time: 34 students, 44% women, 56% men. Students come from 28 states and territories, 6 other countries, 19% from out-of-state, 0% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 1% 25 or older, 78% live on campus, 3% transferred in. Retention: 80% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, internships. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army (c), Naval (c), Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application. Required: high school transcript, minimum 2.70 high school GPA, 1 recommendation, minimum ACT score of 21, SAT or ACT. Required for some: interview. Entrance: moderately difficult. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. Comprehensive fee: $23,510 includes full-time tuition ($17,340), mandatory fees ($130), and college room and board ($6040).

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 31 open to all. Major annual events: Commencement Weekend, Opening Weekend (Orientation), Christmas Week activities and events. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, closed-circuit TV monitors. 600 college housing spaces available; 539 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required through senior year. Options: men-only, women-only housing available. Marvin M. Schwan Library with 71,731 books, 9,211 microform titles, 614 serials, 4,409 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $366,354. 200 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.