At a glance
Average net price
$15,014
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.3%
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
16,758
In-state tuition
$10,398
Out-of-state tuition
$22,398
Cost of attendance
$22,756
Median earnings (10y)
$54,990
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,090
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 73.0%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (24%), business (20%), social sciences (20%).
- STEM19%
- Health12%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts24%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services5%
- Business19.8%~3,325 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions12.4%~2,085 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,381 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education6.8%~1,136 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.8%~1,131 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.7%~1,118 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering6.0%~1,004 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts5.0%~843 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.5%~588 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication3.5%~588 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~580 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~538 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~365 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~323 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~260 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~241 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.2%~201 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.2%~196 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~191 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.1%~188 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~173 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~137 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~77 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Library science0.0%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 557 | $41,251 | $26,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 496 | $61,159 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 404 | $32,263 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 399 | $45,310 | $26,276 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 385 | $33,698 | $26,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 357 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 349 | $28,668 | $10,700 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 336 | $57,575 | $30,500 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 291 | $45,005 | $27,081 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 289 | $36,801 | $30,990 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 287 | $47,256 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 258 | $36,424 | $25,715 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 231 | $46,853 | $26,000 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 223 | $40,552 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 214 | $30,067 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 199 | $64,477 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 196 | $63,103 | $29,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 184 | $20,759 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 183 | $29,655 | $28,000 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 181 | $41,898 | $26,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 178 | $44,030 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 162 | $34,596 | $29,610 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 140 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 139 | $41,412 | $26,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 137 | $46,130 | $25,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 130 | $31,631 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 121 | $33,739 | $24,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Graduate certificate | 117 | $46,376 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 105 | $58,793 | $28,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 103 | $27,173 | $26,291 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 100 | $29,196 | $28,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 98 | $52,577 | — |
| International Business. | Undergraduate certificate | 87 | — | $26,112 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 87 | $47,201 | $26,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 86 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Bachelor's | 86 | $33,044 | $39,662 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 86 | $65,770 | $32,498 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 84 | $43,778 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 83 | — | $26,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 80 | $33,368 | $26,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a very large institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 16,758 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,014 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,398 for in-state students and $22,398 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $22,756 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.3%, a average completion outcome. 73.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,990 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (24% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,090. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (city), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee draws students from across Wisconsin and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Q.How much does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee cost?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $15,014 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $22,756.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduate earns $54,990 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
Published tuition is $10,398 in-state and $22,398 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee located?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (ZIP 53211).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee at their official website.