University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · Public · 16,758 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,329 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,709 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,344 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,315 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,477 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,014 |
Sticker tuition: $10,398 in-state, $22,398 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Average SAT
- 1090
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $54,990
- Median debt at graduation
- $23,000
- International undergrads
- 400 (2.2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business20%
Health & Nursing12%
Computer Science7%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Psychology6%
Engineering6%
Education5%
Architecture4%
Criminal Justice4%
Social Sciences4%
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