Overview
Enrollment
Located along the Fox River in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, approximately 90 miles north of Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh serves as the third-largest university in the state. The 173-acre main campus features a mix of modern and historic buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1871 as a teachers college, UW Oshkosh now operates as a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in nursing, business, education, and environmental studies. The university maintains a moderate admission selectivity and houses approximately one-third of its students in campus residence halls. As a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, UW Oshkosh competes in NCAA Division III athletics, with its teams known as the Titans.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UWO is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#785 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#282 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#46 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,406 |
| Room and Board | $8,940 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,152 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,406 |
| Room and Board | $8,940 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,065 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Education | 15% |
| Health Professions | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240365 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025