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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WIPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 91% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public institution located in the city setting of Milwaukee, WI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 16.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 91%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
16.8K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
91% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite18 - 25
1typical 50% range36
91%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $118,137
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,537
Earnings 5yr: $105,672
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,139
Earnings 5yr: $96,223
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,965
Earnings 5yr: $115,746
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,708
Earnings 5yr: $91,630
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,849
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,342
Earnings 5yr: $90,407
Debt: $29,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,955
Earnings 5yr: $89,916
Debt: $32,498
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,405
Earnings 5yr: $87,002
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,942
Earnings 5yr: $75,123
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,414
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,763
Earnings 5yr: $86,436
Debt: $22,536
Materials Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,131
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,067
Earnings 5yr: $77,482
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,127
Earnings 5yr: $76,212
Debt: $25,750
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,958
Earnings 5yr: $83,381
Debt: $28,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,422
Earnings 5yr: $83,079
Debt: $26,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $75,139
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,055
Earnings 5yr: $85,451
Debt: N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,573
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,014
In-State Tuition$10,398
Out-of-State Tuition$22,398
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
61%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,851
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,990
Completion Signals
49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$165/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$65,616
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