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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Acceptance Rate 90.68 %
Tuition & Fees $22,398
($10,398)
Student Population 22,450
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,371
Graduation Rate 49 %

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 2025 tuition & fees is $10,398 for Wisconsin residents and $22,398 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,728 for Wisconsin residents and $26,159 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 22,450 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 90.68% and the graduation rate is 49% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, UWM's tuition & fees is $10,398 for Wisconsin residents and $22,398 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $12,728 for in-state students and $26,159 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,398$22,398
Graduate$12,728$26,159
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at UWM. The acceptance rate of UWM is 90.68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.76%. The average graduation rate is 49% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,371 and 62% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 22,450 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 90.68 %.
Acceptance Rate
90.68%
Graduation Rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 49 %
Graduation Rate
49%
Retention Rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 73 %
Retention Rate
73%
Student Population for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 22,450
Student Population
22,450
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,371 at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,371

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 297 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's11
Bachelor's902
Master's681
Doctorate (Research)350
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate490
Post-Bachelor's Certificate430
Post-Master's Certificate80

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has 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:3,695)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,274)

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✔