UWM Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.68%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,398
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,398
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UWM:
- Total Enrollment: 22,450, including 3,134 online students
- 18,288 Undergraduate, 4,162 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.8% men, 57.2% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 297 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 106 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UWM Overview
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a four-year, public school located in Milwaukee, WI. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UWM's tuition & fees is $10,398 for Wisconsin residents and $22,398 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,028.
The school has a total enrollment of 22,450 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
UWM's acceptance rate is 90.68% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.76%.
UWM ranked 132nd in National Universities and 15th in Wisconsin Colleges rankings. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $10,398 for in-state students and $22,398 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,728 for in-state students and $26,159 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,790 for Wisconsin residents and $22,782 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,207 for Wisconsin residents and $26,629 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,398 | $22,398 |
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| Graduate | $12,728 | $26,159 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,790 | $22,782 |
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| Graduate | $13,207 | $26,629 |
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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-Milwaukee 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 UWM
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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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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