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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public institution in Milwaukee with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 16.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,990 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,177.

Established
1956
Mascot
Pounce Panther
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I

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88%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
16,762Students
17:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$54,990Earnings 10yr
$16,177Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.4%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,020
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,020
Room & Board$10,980
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$22,174
Average Net Price$16,177
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,860
$30–48K$12,001
$48–75K$15,762
$75–110K$19,773
$110K+$21,112

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,177

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

128

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (268)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
16,762
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
30%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 8%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 7%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.2%
Freshman Retention72.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,851
8 Years$50,789
10 Years$54,990

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,400
Men
$54,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#315
Forbes
#431
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#256

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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