University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,228
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, UWM is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that UWM is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UWM is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 49%.

UWM boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

89%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,610

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,475

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received on average $4,401 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,401

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	959	31%	$4,597	$4,408,387
Other Federal Grant	1,222	39%	$5,375	$6,568,483
State Grant/Scholarships	1,073	34%	$2,660	$2,853,781
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,552	82%	$1,107	$2,824,821
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,783	89%	$4,401	$12,247,085

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students is 47.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.4%.

47.4%

asian 48.5% 110 students
African American 28.0% 60 students
white 51.5% 1,109 students
unknown 60.0% 3 students
hispanic 39.7% 154 students
International Students 61.5% 59 students
Mixed Race 28.7% 47 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Horizon League
Basketball Horizon League
Track and Cross Country Horizon League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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