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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Acceptance Rate 88.96 %
2023 Tuition & Fees $21,485
($9,619)
Student Population 23,829
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,938
Graduation Rate 47 %

Academic Overview

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Campus, Milwaukee, WI
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public, four-years institute located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $9,619 for Wisconsin residents and $21,485 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 23,829 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 88.96% and the graduation rate is 47% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $48,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, UWM's tuition & fees is $9,619 for Wisconsin residents and $21,485 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $12,230 for in-state students and $25,661 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,619$21,485
Graduate$12,230$25,661
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at UWM. The acceptance rate of UWM is 88.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.40%. The average graduation rate is 47% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,938 and 67% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 23,829 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 88.96 %.
Acceptance Rate
88.96%
Graduation Rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 47 %
Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 76 %
Retention Rate
76%
Student Population for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 23,829
Student Population
23,829
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,938 at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,938

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Phone414-229-1122
WEBuwm.edu/
Admissionuwm.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://apply.wisconsin.edu/
Financial Aiduwm.edu/onestop/contact/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatoruwm.edu/onestop/finances/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionuwm.edu/onestop/finances/veterans-services/
Athleticuwm.edu/studentrighttoknow/
Disability Serviceuwm.edu/arc/

Offered Degrees

UWM offers 258 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's Degree11
Bachelor's Degree822
Post Bachelor's Degree320
Master's Degree660
Post Master's Degree50
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship340
Doctor's degree - professional practice20

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:4,310)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,028)

Veterans Benefits

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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