The University of Wisconsin is a public research university founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood. It was the first public university in the state and has grown to include a number of schools, colleges, and campuses. Today, the University of Wisconsin has over 43,000 students (29,302 undergraduates and 11,904 postgraduates) and over 2,220 academic staff members. While the university has multiple campus locations and a number of degree options, it is lacking core major programs.
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The Good
- Affordable tuition
- Multiple campus locations
- Multiple degree options
Affordable Tuition
On average, University of Wisconsin's tuition costs approximately $263 per credit hour (plus administrative fees) across all degree levels from certificate to doctorate. This consistent pricing structure makes University of Wisconsin one of the most affordable online colleges in the industry.
Multiple Campus Locations
UW has 26 satellite campuses across the country built to support students using their e-campus system. With these campuses and the support of on-campus professors and the student union online students can breathe easy knowing they are receiving a high quality education. Other campuses can be found in the following counties:
- Baraboo/Sauk Country
- Barron County
- Fond du Lac
- Fox Valley
- Manitowoc
- Marathon County
- Marinette
- Marshfield/Wood County
- Richland
- Rock County
- Sheboygan
- Washington County
- Waukesha
- Colleges Online
Multiple Degree Options
There are over 140 degree options for students allowing UW to meet a vast majority of student's educational goals. With their online platform, UW students have the ability to create a school schedule that will fit their work or personal situation. This flexibility allows for the following:
- Flexible starts
- 15 work courses
- 7 week accelerated courses
A degree from UW comes with a strong reputation and a vast network. Their online degrees are accredited and students have the option to earn advanced degrees online as well. For those who do not want to earn a degree, but would like to learn specific material, UW allows students to take individual courses online through the following process:
- Verify credit transferability
- Apply to the online school
- Test out a course demo
- Register for the desired class
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The Bad
- Lacks core majors
- No national accreditation
Lacks Core Majors
While the University of Wisconsin offers a number of programs for students at all post-secondary levels, it has omitted several core major programs from its online offering, including the following:
- Computer Science
- Communications
- Political Science
- Business Management
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Nursing
- Biology
No National Accreditation
University of Wisconsin's accreditation is regional, meaning graduates from its online programs may have more difficulty finding employment outside its region of influence as students who have graduated from a nationally accredited online program.
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The Bottom Line
UW offers a high quality educational experience to its online students. Students can expect to receive the same great education as their on-campus peers while completing course work at their own pace. The university also offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the industry; however, students interested in pursuing degrees in computer science, business management, or nursing will need to look elsewhere.