University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo
PublicUrban

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

UWM

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211

Visit website

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.4%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1824

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

Programs (268)

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Brew City

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Getting There