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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a large, public institution located in Milwaukee, wi. Founded in 1956, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers undergraduate degrees in 268 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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17,076 undergraduates
$9,620 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
Will I get into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.
Acceptance rate
86.3%
SAT score average
1090
ACT score average
22
Average high school GPA
3.2
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
FAFSA® deadline
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August
01
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is known for one of its top majors: Marketing. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Popular majors
Marketing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$9,620
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,896
Books & supplies
$800
Other expenses
$3,434
Cost of attendance*
$24,750
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$21,485
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,896
Books & supplies
$800
Other expenses
$3,434
Cost of attendance*
$36,615
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,076, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.
Total enrollment
22,920Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
47%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
25%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, wi.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
The acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 86%.
What’s the average GPA for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
The average high school GPA for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students was 3.2.
How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $99,000.
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