University of Wisconsin-Parkside
- Public
University of Wisconsin-Parkside: international tuition 17,429 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 27,358 USD, acceptance rate 75.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 100.
International F-1 students enrolled full-time in a degree program can receive merit scholarships considered at admission. Need-based aid eligibility for international students is not confirmed.
Getting in. The school admits 97.5% of applicants (1,997 of 2,048). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 520–620, Math 520–610, ACT 17–25. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 71+ or Duolingo 100+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 27,358 USD. Take off 12,000 USD a year from 3 scholarships confirmed for international students, and about 15,358 USD is left.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/8. You apply through UW System Online Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
International tuition is 17,429 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 27,358 USD.
Does University of Wisconsin-Parkside offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International F-1 students enrolled full-time in a degree program can receive merit scholarships considered at admission. Need-based aid eligibility for international students is not confirmed.
What English scores does University of Wisconsin-Parkside require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 71, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
The acceptance rate is 75.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says awards are determined at admission, but it does not explicitly state that students are considered automatically without a separate scholarship application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearUnclear. The pages do not say whether international applicants’ ability to pay is considered in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearUnclear. The pages do not require or mention the CSS Profile or a separate international need-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Achievement ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page5,000 USD/year≈ ₫130M
Yes, because these awards are for full-time, degree-seeking international undergraduates who meet the F-1 requirement.
- Renewable in later years
Rising ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page4,000 USD/year≈ ₫104M
Yes, because these awards are for full-time, degree-seeking international undergraduates who meet the F-1 requirement.
- Renewable in later years
Talent ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page3,000 USD/year≈ ₫78.2M
Yes, because these awards are for full-time, degree-seeking international undergraduates who meet the F-1 requirement.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Anticipated Spring admission closing deadline (ROLLING)Applicationin92days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- Class rankVery important
- GPAVery important
- SATACTImportant
- Application essayConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Alumni relationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Credit for exams
The university may award credit for AP results; an official AP score report must be sent before attending.
The university may award credit for IB coursework; an official IB transcript must be sent before attending.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data