UW - Oshkosh Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.50%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,532
- Out-of-State Tuition: $16,446
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UW - Oshkosh:
- Total Enrollment: 12,953, including 1,393 online students
- 11,994 Undergraduate, 959 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.1% men, 58.9% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 46%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 69%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 153 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 13 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 23 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UW - Oshkosh Overview
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (UW - Oshkosh) is a four-year, public school located in Oshkosh, WI. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The UW - Oshkosh's tuition & fees is $8,532 for Wisconsin residents and $16,446 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 30% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,331.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,953 and the students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
UW - Oshkosh's acceptance rate is 86.50% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.39%.
UW - Oshkosh ranked 20th in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $8,532 for in-state students and $16,446 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,051 for in-state students and $19,935 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,864 for Wisconsin residents and $16,773 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,441 for Wisconsin residents and $20,317 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,532 | $16,446 |
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| Graduate | $10,051 | $19,935 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,864 | $16,773 |
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| Graduate | $10,441 | $20,317 |
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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-Oshkosh 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 - Oshkosh
| 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 | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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