University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

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

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,473
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, UW Oshkosh 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 90% indicates that UW Oshkosh is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 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.

The retention rate of students at UW Oshkosh is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wisconsin is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UW Oshkosh do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

89.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,733

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 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

$15,306

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 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, 60 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received on average $4,031 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.

$4,031

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	431	25%	$4,353	$1,875,948
Other Federal Grant	782	45%	$3,253	$2,544,070
State Grant/Scholarships	518	30%	$2,092	$1,083,402
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	303	17%	$1,956	$592,699
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,047	60%	$4,031	$4,220,171

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 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-Oshkosh students is 55.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.2%.

55.2%

asian 32.6% 16 students
African American 40.4% 23 students
white 57.2% 750 students
hispanic 50.6% 39 students
International Students 60.0% 6 students
Mixed Race 48.8% 20 students

Sport Conferences

Football Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

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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