UW - Green Bay Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 88.59%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,700
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,288
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UW - Green Bay:
- Total Enrollment: 11,174, including 2,754 online students
- 10,632 Undergraduate, 542 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.9% men, 61.1% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 48%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 91 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 9 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 15 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UW - Green Bay Overview
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (UW - Green Bay) is a four-year, public school located in Green Bay, WI. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (medium programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UW - Green Bay's tuition & fees is $8,700 for Wisconsin residents and $17,288 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 37% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,178.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,174 and the students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1 (4.00%).
UW - Green Bay's acceptance rate is 88.59% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25.22%.
UW - Green Bay ranked 21st in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is $8,700 for in-state students and $17,288 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,244 for in-state students and $20,229 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,073 for Wisconsin residents and $17,655 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,567 for Wisconsin residents and $20,547 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,700 | $17,288 |
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| Graduate | $10,244 | $20,229 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,073 | $17,655 |
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| Graduate | $10,567 | $20,547 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UW - Green Bay
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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