UWM 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,610

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was $17,083. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UWM

UWM net price calculator

$17,083

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Wisconsin and nationwide.

Wisconsin's average	$12,926
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UWM for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,083	$2,639 (18%)	$11,108	$11,904	$15,418	$19,393	$20,040
2021	$14,444	$378 (3%)	$11,973	$13,351	$17,606	$20,785	$21,499
2020	$14,822	$267 (2%)	$13,222	$14,957	$17,881	$20,945	$21,354
2019	$14,555	$110	$12,201	$13,858	$18,172	$21,231	$21,806
2018	$14,445	$302 (2%)	$10,821	$13,034	$16,702	$20,360	$21,157
2017	$14,747	$939 (7%)	$13,116	$14,198	$18,457	$21,169	$21,351
2016	$13,808	$132	$11,762	$13,683	$17,815	$20,053	$20,598
2015	$13,940	$942 (6%)	$12,135	$14,164	$17,549	$20,226	$20,336
2014	$14,882	--	$12,644	$14,703	$18,553	$20,693	$20,936

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,614	$384 (2%)	$9,610	$14,204	$800
2021	$24,230	$284 (1%)	$9,254	$14,176	$800
2020	$24,514	$28	$9,526	$14,188	$800
2019	$24,486	$255 (1%)	$9,588	$14,098	$800
2018	$24,231	$602 (3%)	$9,565	$13,866	$800
2017	$23,629	$64	$9,493	$13,336	$800
2016	$23,565	$296 (1%)	$9,429	$13,336	$800
2015	$23,861	$91	$9,391	$13,770	$700
2014	$23,770	$788 (3%)	$9,300	$13,770	$700
2013	$24,558	--	$9,181	$14,377	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UWM provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 4,228 dormitories available to its students at $6,274 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UWM is $697 per month.
Does UWM provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UWM for one academic year is $4,189, which works out to $465 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UWM estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $800.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UWM estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,472

If living off-campus, with family: $3,472

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,472
How much is UWM application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $56 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UWM offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$337	$669
For out-of-state students	$832	$1,508

Housing and Meal

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,189	$6,274	N/A	4,228
2021	$4,189	$6,274	N/A	3,637
2020	$4,189	$6,858	N/A	3,464
2019	$4,028	$6,150	N/A	4,310
2018	$4,126	$5,480	N/A	4,310
2017	$4,006	$5,320	N/A	4,245
2016	$3,908	$5,270	N/A	4,244

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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