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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.7%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,761

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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

Programs (141)

Student Life

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
8 Years$53,330
10 Years$55,548

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,300
Men
$50,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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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)

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