The Student Achievement Measure is supported by six sponsoring associations, working together to provide a more comprehensive and accurate picture of student progress and completion as students move across institutions and state boundaries.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. As part of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Whitewater embraces the Wisconsin Idea and is an economic and cultural driver of our region. We are nationally and internationally recognized for the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Grounded in a rigorous core curriculum, students receive a well-rounded education and every academic program prepares students to be creative, innovative and adaptable in dynamic and diverse work and life environments. We are an inclusive educational community with a deep commitment to access that inspires us to serve students from diverse backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. We have a longstanding special mission to serve students with disabilities. By supporting all students, we champion education, opportunity and prosperity for all. As engaged global citizens, members of our community make positive contributions to the State of Wisconsin, to our nation, and to the world. Our academic programs serve undergraduate and graduate students, including online learners, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs. High-quality programs are offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These programs prepare students to become lifelong learners who lead successful lives and enjoy productive careers.

Fall 2017 First-time Full-time Cohort

6-year outcomes for undergraduate bachelor’s-seeking students as of 2023

Website:

www.uww.edu

Email:

uwwadmit@uww.edu

National Accountability Initiative Participant Site:

http://www.collegeportraits.org/WI/UWW
First-Time Full-Time

First-Time Full-Time Students Starting Fall 2017

Number of students: 2,000

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66%
10%
2%
4%
18%
WITHIN 6 YEARS
62%
9%
7%
6%
16%
WITHIN 5 YEARS
41%
5%
30%
10%
14%
WITHIN 4 YEARS
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Graduated: Reporting institution
Transferred & Graduated: Other Institution
Enrolled: Reporting institution
Transferred & Enrolled: Other Institution
Current Status Unknown

The SAM Full-time Bachelor's Degree model tracks a group of students who started a bachelor's degree program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the Fall of 2017. The students' progress toward a degree is reported within 4, 5, and 6 years. The same group of students is included in the results for every year.

The sections of the SAM chart represent the proportion of students in the original group with the following five outcomes.

  • Students who started at and graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are represented by the darker purple bar with the solid black bar underneath (). (This section of the chart Within 6 Years is approximately the same as the federal graduation rate, but it may differ slightly for each institution.)
  • Students who started at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and then transferred to and graduated from another institution are represented by the lighter purple bar with the white stripe underneath ()
  • Students who started at and are still enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are represented by the darker aqua bar with two white stripes underneath ().
  • Students who started at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and then transferred to and are still enrolled at another institution are represented by the lighter aqua bar with the bottom white stripe ().
  • Students from the original group whose status is unknown are represented by the green bar with the top white stripe (). These students may have graduated or still be enrolled somewhere, but their status could not be determined conclusively.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Bachelor's Seeking Model - First-Time Full-Time

OUTCOMES FOR STUDENT STARTING AT
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER IN FALL 2017 BY SUMMER 2023
 
2017-18
 
2018-19
 
2019-20
WITHIN 4 YEARS
2020-21
WITHIN 5 YEARS
2021-22
WITHIN 6 YEARS
2022-23
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Bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 0% 0% 2% 41% 61% 65%
+ Associate and/or Certificate degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1%
= Total Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 0% 0% 2% 41% 62% 66%
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Bachelor's degree from another institution 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 7%
+ Associate and/or Certificate degree from another institution 0% 1% 1% 2% 2% 3%
= Total Graduated from another institution 0% 1% 1% 5% 9% 10%
Enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 98% 81% 71% 30% 7% 2%
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Enrolled at another 4-year institution 0% 5% 8% 6% 3% 2%
+ Enrolled at another 2-year institution 0% 5% 5% 4% 3% 2%
= Total Transferred and enrolled
at another institution		 0% 10% 13% 10% 6% 4%
Current Status Unknown 2% 8% 13% 14% 16% 18%
Full-Time Transfer

Full-Time Transfer Students Starting Fall 2017

Number of students: 637

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72%
8%
1%
3%
16%
WITHIN 6 YEARS
68%
5%
6%
5%
16%
WITHIN 4 YEARS
20%
3%
61%
6%
10%
WITHIN 2 YEARS
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Graduated: Reporting institution
Transferred & Graduated: Other Institution
Enrolled: Reporting institution
Transferred & Enrolled: Other Institution
Current Status Unknown

The SAM Full-time Bachelor's Degree model tracks a group of students who started a bachelor's degree program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the Fall of 2017. The students' progress toward a degree is reported within 4, 5, and 6 years. The same group of students is included in the results for every year.

The sections of the SAM chart represent the proportion of students in the original group with the following five outcomes.

  • Students who started at and graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are represented by the darker purple bar with the solid black bar underneath (). (This section of the chart Within 6 Years is approximately the same as the federal graduation rate, but it may differ slightly for each institution.)
  • Students who started at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and then transferred to and graduated from another institution are represented by the lighter purple bar with the white stripe underneath ()
  • Students who started at and are still enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater are represented by the darker aqua bar with two white stripes underneath ().
  • Students who started at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and then transferred to and are still enrolled at another institution are represented by the lighter aqua bar with the bottom white stripe ().
  • Students from the original group whose status is unknown are represented by the green bar with the top white stripe (). These students may have graduated or still be enrolled somewhere, but their status could not be determined conclusively.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Bachelor's Seeking Model - Full-Time Transfer

OUTCOMES FOR STUDENT STARTING AT
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER IN FALL 2017 BY SUMMER 2023
 
2017-18
WITHIN 2 YEARS
2018-19
 
2019-20
WITHIN 4 YEARS
2020-21
 
2021-22
WITHIN 6 YEARS
2022-23
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Bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 1% 19% 51% 67% 71% 71%
+ Associate and/or Certificate degree from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
= Total Graduated from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 1% 20% 52% 68% 71% 72%
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Bachelor's degree from another institution 0% 1% 1% 3% 3% 4%
+ Associate and/or Certificate degree from another institution 3% 2% 1% 2% 3% 4%
= Total Graduated from another institution 3% 3% 3% 5% 6% 8%
Enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 94% 61% 25% 6% 2% 1%
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Enrolled at another 4-year institution 0% 3% 3% 2% 2% 1%
+ Enrolled at another 2-year institution 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 2%
= Total Transferred and enrolled
at another institution		 1% 6% 6% 5% 4% 3%
Current Status Unknown 1% 10% 14% 16% 17% 16%