The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (UW–Whitewater) is a public university located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and is part of the prestigious University of Wisconsin system. It is known for its strong emphasis on business, education, and liberal arts programs, along with a student-focused learning environment.

The university serves over 11,000 students and offers 50+ undergraduate majors and a wide range of postgraduate programs through colleges such as Business and Economics, Education and Professional Studies, and Letters & Sciences.

UW–Whitewater is especially recognized for:

• Strong career-focused education
• High graduate employability rates
• Inclusive programs for first-generation students

📊 Rankings of UW–Whitewater (2026)

🌍 Global & National Rankings

• #1824 in the world
• #453 in the United States
• #9 in Wisconsin

🇺🇸 Other Ranking Highlights

• #476 (Forbes Top Colleges list)
• Ranked in the Top 50% globally across 60+ subjects

🏫 Subject & Category Rankings

• Top 110 in Accounting & Finance (U.S.)
• Top 26 for College Athletics in America
• Strong rankings in:
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Social Work
  • Early Childhood Education

🏆 State-Level Rankings (Wisconsin)

• #1 for College Athletics
• #3 for Student Athletes & Accounting Programs
• Top 5 for Business and Student Life