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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

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

A mid-sized campus of 7.6K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,548 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,761.

Established
1871
Mascot
Clash
Type
Public university
Division
Division III

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87%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
7,613Students
21:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$55,548Earnings 10yr
$14,761Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.7%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,212
Tuition (out-of-state)$16,125
Room & Board$8,940
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$19,063
Average Net Price$14,761
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,232
$30–48K$10,209
$48–75K$13,961
$75–110K$17,218
$110K+$18,553

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

57

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

15

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

5

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

15

Drug Arrests

11

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (141)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
7,613
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 3%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 4%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.9%
Freshman Retention72.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,140
10 Years$55,548

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Club volleyballBasketball programBasketball championshipsBasketball tournamentsBasketball championshipGymnastics programGymnastics championshipTrackCrossSoftball program

History & Fun Facts

  • History Oshkosh Normal School in 1885 In 1871, Oshkosh State Normal School, a teacher-training school was established.
  • It became the first school of this type in the nation to have a kindergarten; Professor Rose C.
  • Fire destroyed the main campus building in 1916; Dempsey Hall replaced it in 1918.
  • The institution changed its name to Oshkosh State Teachers College in 1927 and Wisconsin State College-Oshkosh in 1951.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from WI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
75 mi(130 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
156 mi(270 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
241 mi(418 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee81 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare145 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul238 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA887 mi · ~25h 37m drive
New York, NY776 mi · ~22h 25m drive
Hartford, CT817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
Providence, RI879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Albany, NY748 mi · ~21h 37m drive
Syracuse, NY624 mi · ~18h 2m drive
Rochester, NY550 mi · ~15h 53m drive
Buffalo, NY491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
Philadelphia, PA742 mi · ~21h 26m drive
Pittsburgh, PA502 mi · ~14h 30m drive
Harrisburg, PA651 mi · ~18h 48m drive
Newark, NJ767 mi · ~22h 9m drive
Washington, DC692 mi · ~19h 59m drive
Baltimore, MD697 mi · ~20h 8m drive
Atlanta, GA744 mi · ~21h 30m drive
Charlotte, NC733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC774 mi · ~22h 22m drive
Miami, FL1346 mi · ~38h 53m drive
Orlando, FL1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Tampa, FL1161 mi · ~33h 32m drive
Nashville, TN551 mi · ~15h 55m drive
New Orleans, LA976 mi · ~28h 12m drive
Richmond, VA733 mi · ~21h 11m drive
Chicago, IL156 mi · ~4h 30m drive
Detroit, MI301 mi · ~8h 42m drive
Minneapolis, MN241 mi · ~6h 58m drive
St. Louis, MO383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
Kansas City, MO461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Indianapolis, IN319 mi · ~9h 13m drive
Columbus, OH400 mi · ~11h 33m drive
Cleveland, OH389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
Milwaukee, WI75 mi · ~2h 10m drive
Dallas, TX895 mi · ~25h 51m drive
Houston, TX1054 mi · ~30h 27m drive
Austin, TX1075 mi · ~31h 3m drive
San Antonio, TX1147 mi · ~33h 8m drive
Los Angeles, CA1724 mi · ~49h 48m drive
San Francisco, CA1807 mi · ~52h 12m drive
San Diego, CA1724 mi · ~49h 48m drive
Seattle, WA1632 mi · ~47h 9m drive
Portland, OR1665 mi · ~48h 6m drive
Denver, CO894 mi · ~25h 50m drive
Phoenix, AZ1456 mi · ~42h 4m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1208 mi · ~34h 54m drive
Honolulu, HI4195 mi · ~121h 11m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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