University of Wisconsin–Parkside

University of Wisconsin–Parkside
TypePublic university
Established1968
Parent institution
University of Wisconsin System
Endowment$5,550,342 (2014)
ChancellorLynn D. Akey
Students3,966
Undergraduates3,255
Postgraduates711
Location,
U.S.

42°38′40″N 87°51′09″W / 42.64444°N 87.85250°W / 42.64444; -87.85250
CampusSuburban, 700 acres (283 ha)
Colors    Green, black
NicknameRangers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIGLIAC
MascotRanger Bear
Websitewww.uwp.edu

The University of Wisconsin–Parkside (UW Parkside or UWP) is a public university in Somers, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and has 4,644 students, 161 full-time faculty, and 89 lecturers and part-time faculty. The university offers 33 undergraduate majors and 11 master's degrees in 22 academic departments. UW–Parkside is one of two universities in the UW System not named for the city in which it is located, the other being UW–Stout. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

UW–Parkside is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II for athletics. The athletic program is branded as the Parkside Rangers, and its teams wear forest green, black, and white. The Rangers compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.