University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a public institution that offers both undergrad and graduate degree programs.
The institution is part of University of Wisconsin System that operates 10 campuses in Eau Claire, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Madison, Whitewater, La Crosse, Kenosha, Menomonie.
The total number of students who applied in FALL 2016 was 5612 and 3649 students were accepted.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in-state tuition for academic year 2016-2017 was $6,422 and fees $1,122. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,995 and $1,122 respectively.
Overview
| Campus LocaleCity: Small |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Open AdmissionNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4 year |
| OwnershipPublic |
| Business ModelNot for Profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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BSN
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Nurse Scholars Program is designed for academically gifted students seeking to enroll academically gifted students as clinical majors as a freshman.
The program intends to prepare scholarly and caring nursing leaders incorporating cutting edge technology and high tech clinical laboratories.
The application for the program should be made at the same time as the student’s application to the University.
The traditional track of the program is a five-semester program with a combination of online classes and actual instruction with actual clinical practice at local healthcare facilities every semester.
The accelerated online BSN track utilizes cutting edge technology to offer students an opportunity to earn a BSN in 12 months.
Admissions Requirements:
- Complete at least 30 credits of college coursework (with Sophomore standing)
- A minimum of 2.75 Grade Point Average for pre-requisite nursing courses
- Passing score on standardized nursing admission test
- Complete Criminal Background Check as required by law for clinical practice
- CNA certificate
- TEAS exam
Applicants successfully accepted into the program will be contacted through email following the deadline date. Applicants will be required to register for admission interview by a member of the nursing faculty.
Each applicant will be evaluated on the basis of the interview process as well as the completed application with supported documents. The college doesn't have waiting list and each semester a total of 72 students get admitted.
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Masters program tracks: MSN
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Doctoral program tracks: DNP
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Accelerated BSN
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RN to BSN
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ADN
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh as reported by Wisconsin state board of nursing.
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
| Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's degree | 227 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's degree | 17 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctor's degree - professional practice | 13 |
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
46.77 miles away |
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
61.35 miles away |
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
73.52 miles away |
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Madison Area Technical College
73.59 miles away |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
78.41 miles away |
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William Rainey Harper College
136.37 miles away |
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Americare Technical School
141.41 miles away |
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Northbrook College of Health Care
141.68 miles away |
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Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology - Skokie Campus
144.27 miles away |
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Northern Illinois University
144.8 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1928 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 10/21/2016 - Current |
Admissions
65%
Acceptance Rate| ACT Composite20 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
Cost (Net Price)
$13,171
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
| Less than 30k$9,754 |
| 30k to 48k$11,187 |
| 48k to 75k$14,934 |
| 75k to 110k$17,744 |
| Over 110k$17,971 |
Financial Aid & Loan
Students receiving any grant or scholarship aid
37%
Recipients
$5,111
Average Amount
Students Who receive Pell Grants
24%
Recipients
$3,961
Average Amount
Federal Student Loans
48%
Recipients
$6,352
Average Amount
Student Population
12,484
Undergrads
1,474
Graduates
8,571
Women
5,387
Men
62%
Full-time
38%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
86% |
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Asian |
4% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and Wisconsin state board of nursing
