Overview
Enrollment
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a public research university located moments from downtown Milwaukee, offering an urban educational environment with a campus that spans over 104 acres. Since its inception in 1956, UWM has grown to accommodate more than 25,000 students, making it the largest university in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and the second-largest in Wisconsin. It is recognized for its wide-ranging programs, with notable strengths in architecture, freshwater sciences, film, and healthcare. With a diverse array of more than 195 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, UWM maintains a moderately selective admissions policy. The campus architecture blends modernist styles with traditional facilities, including options for on-campus housing in residence halls and apartment-style accommodations. While UWM provides varsity sports teams known as the Panthers, they are not primarily recognized for athletic dominance.
In the most recent statistical year 16,852 prospective students applied, and 14,546 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,349 enrolled in the school. 17,520 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,156 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $8,091 plus fees of $1,529. UWM is ranked 840 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UWM is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#840 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#317 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#53 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.16 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,529 |
| Room and Board | $10,896 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,434 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,750 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,529 |
| Room and Board | $10,896 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,434 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,615 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Education | 7% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240453 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.