Overview
Student Population
Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,738 prospective students applied, and 8,450 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,249 enrolled in the school. 19,265 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,300 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,091 plus fees of $1,163. UWM is ranked 736 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
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
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Milwaukee within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#736 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#295 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#10 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#53 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.18 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,163 |
| Room and Board | $10,692 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,484 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,230 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,163 |
| Room and Board | $10,692 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,484 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,095 |
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.