Milwaukee, WI · Public · 16,758 undergraduates · urban
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Less selective
UWM combines a large urban public university with distinctive strengths in freshwater science, architecture, health, business, and the arts.
Institutional profile
Regionally focused Solid in affordability, and solid in mobility.- Admission
- 88.4% admitted
- Price by income
- Resident and nonresident prices differ
- Completion
- 53.7%
16,662 applicants in the reported year
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$54,990 median earnings 10 years after enrollment
What sets University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee apart
Academic design
The School of Freshwater Sciences adds unusual depth to programs in science, engineering, architecture, business, health, and liberal arts.
Campus pattern
Residential East Side campus lies near Lake Michigan and several Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Career & value signal
Milwaukee provides healthcare, manufacturing, finance, architecture, government, and freshwater-industry opportunities.
Can I get in?
88.4% admitted
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Recent applicant pool
16,662About 88 in every 100 applicants were admitted.
Academic range
Of admitted students, 68% submitted an ACT. Submission rates alone do not settle the choice. Submit a score if it strengthens the application.
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Where your GPA sits in the entering class
The full entering-class GPA distribution for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, in nine bands from 4.0 down, with your own record marked on it.
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What University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee weighs when it reads a file
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- Course rigor
- GPA
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Extracurriculars
- Demonstrated interest
What moves the application
The evidence that separates a strong file
Show preparation for this curriculum
The School of Freshwater Sciences adds unusual depth to programs in science, engineering, architecture, business, health, and liberal arts.
Make institutional fit specific
UWM combines a large urban public university with distinctive strengths in freshwater science, architecture, health, business, and the arts.
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How to apply
Rounds, route, and required materials
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Major and program admission
Some fields have their own entry path.
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ArchitectureAdmits separately
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BusinessAdmits separately
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Computer scienceAdmits separately
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Teacher preparationAdmits separately
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EngineeringAdmits separately
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Health professionsAdmits separately
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NursingAdmits separately
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Can I afford it?
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College funding
Scholarships and financial aid
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Average annual cost by household income at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Compare recent average net prices across five federal income ranges and estimate a 4-year cost for yours.
- $0–30k
- $30–48k
- $48–75k
- $75–110k
- $110k+
Is it worth it?
Completion, debt, and earnings
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Degree completion across the reported entering cohort
First-year students who return for year two
And what that comes to against what they earn.
Reported 10 years after enrollment
Academic portfolio
Largest bachelor’s fields
How many students finish in each field, and median earnings four years after completing the program.
Marketing
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
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Finance and Financial Management Services
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Communication and Media Studies
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
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What is campus life like?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee beyond the classroom
Residential East Side campus lies near Lake Michigan and several Milwaukee neighborhoods.
A defining academic feature
The School of Freshwater Sciences adds unusual depth to programs in science, engineering, architecture, business, health, and liberal arts.
What shapes an ordinary week
Residential East Side campus lies near Lake Michigan and several Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Where the degree can lead
Milwaukee provides healthcare, manufacturing, finance, architecture, government, and freshwater-industry opportunities.