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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County

UW-Whitewater at Rock County · Janesville, Wisconsin, United States

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County is a thriving branch campus in Janesville, Wisconsin. Known for its state-of-the-art engineering laboratories, accessible associate degrees, and direct bachelor's degree-completion pipelines with UW-Whitewater's top-ranked business and education colleges, Rock County delivers premier public university education to southern Wisconsin.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1966
Student Population
900+
International Ratio
3%
Academic Staff
60+
Location
Janesville, Wisconsin, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Janesville · High-Tech Manufacturing, Engineering Pathways & Liberal Arts. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County is a thriving branch campus in Janesville, Wisconsin. Known for its state-of-the-art engineering laboratories, accessible associate degrees, and direct bachelor's degree-completion pipelines with UW-Whitewater's top-ranked business and education colleges, Rock County delivers premier public university education to southern Wisconsin.

Research admissions & international qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or recognized state secondary credential. Holistic review considering academic performance, motivation, and community leadership. TOEFL iBT 71+ or IELTS 6.0+ for international applicants educated outside the US in non-English environments. Rolling admissions; priority fall deadline June 1, 2027; spring priority deadline December 1, 2026.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Tricia Clasen

Campus Dean and Professor of Communication
Department of Communication

Dr. Tricia Clasen directs academic programs at the Rock County campus, researching pedagogical communication in higher education, children's media literature, a...

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Dr. Paul House

Associate Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry

Dr. Paul House investigates environmental chemical spectroscopy, organometallic synthesis mechanisms, and interactive undergraduate chemistry laboratory modules...

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Dr. John Pruitt

Associate Professor of English and Humanities
Department of English

Dr. John Pruitt specializes in early American literature, environmental literary ecocriticism, first-year collegiate writing retention, and regional literary fo...

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Important advisory & disclaimer

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