At a glance
Average net price
$14,305
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
46.1%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
6,877
In-state tuition
$8,532
Out-of-state tuition
$16,446
Cost of attendance
$19,652
Median earnings (10y)
$55,548
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,090
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 69.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (25%), social sciences (23%), health (19%).
- STEM10%
- Health19%
- Business18%
- Humanities & arts25%
- Social sciences23%
- Trades & services4%
- Health professions18.8%~1,291 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business18.0%~1,236 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education10.4%~717 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts10.4%~717 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication6.6%~453 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~314 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.3%~292 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~267 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology3.5%~241 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~219 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~216 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science2.0%~135 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~117 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~117 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.6%~109 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~77 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.0%~69 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.9%~62 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.5%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 577 | $62,284 | $25,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 458 | $27,091 | $11,909 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 209 | $39,235 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 167 | $48,949 | $24,065 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 163 | $29,692 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 157 | $48,689 | $25,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 152 | $32,377 | $24,250 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 150 | $44,223 | $22,082 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 129 | $42,921 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 120 | $80,794 | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 113 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 113 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 98 | $38,862 | $28,500 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 85 | $37,175 | $26,750 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 84 | $51,271 | $25,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 79 | $40,725 | $27,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 77 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 75 | $42,076 | $26,534 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 74 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 69 | $49,969 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 69 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 68 | $53,972 | $21,541 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 66 | $26,385 | $24,637 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 65 | $49,757 | $20,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 64 | $38,389 | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 59 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 58 | $45,864 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 54 | $41,599 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 52 | $25,838 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | $29,851 | $26,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 51 | $38,022 | $21,906 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 45 | $47,471 | $25,500 |
| Sociology. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 43 | $41,147 | $31,154 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 43 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 41 | — | $24,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
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-Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a large institution located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,877 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,305 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,532 for in-state students and $16,446 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,652 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 46.1%, a average completion outcome. 69.3% 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 $55,548 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (25% of credentials), social sciences (23% of credentials), health (19% 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-Oshkosh accepts 87% 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 21.
Location & campus
Set in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (city), University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 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-Oshkosh
Q.How much does University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh cost?
The average net price at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $14,305 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,652.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has a 6-year graduation rate of 46.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduate earns $55,548 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?
Published tuition is $8,532 in-state and $16,446 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh located?
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (ZIP 54901).
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-Oshkosh at their official website.