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The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #365 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Wisconsin.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 352 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 365 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW - Whitewater paid an average of $687 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $284 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
Learn more about UW - Whitewater tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 55% of social sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UW - Whitewater does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW - Whitewater Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 47 |
| Geography & Cartography | 38 |
| Sociology | 33 |
| Economics | 17 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 247 |
| Communication & Journalism | 145 |
| English Language & Literature | 65 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 27 |
| History | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.