The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public comprehensive university in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Founded in 1868 as a normal school, UW-Whitewater offers over 90 undergraduate majors and more than 20 graduate programs with particular strengths in business, education, and the arts. The welcoming campus community, known for school spirit and a strong Division III athletics tradition, provides a classic Midwest college experience 50 miles southwest of Milwaukee.