University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Overview

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public, state school in an urban setting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. UW Milwaukee was founded in 1956 and the school presently has around 24,021 students per year, including 19,600 undergraduates. UW Milwaukee offers housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is September 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by September 1.

Student Involvement at UW Milwaukee

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of UW Milwaukee's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? UW Milwaukee students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? UW Milwaukee has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? UW Milwaukee has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at UW Milwaukee on the Student Life page.

Is UW Milwaukee a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better view of what UW Milwaukee offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

UW Milwaukee admitted 98% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 13,188 students applied to UW Milwaukee and 12,898 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at UW Milwaukee

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at UW Milwaukee, around 73% come back their sophomore year. Around 48% of students who started at UW Milwaukee earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook UW Milwaukee Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with UW Milwaukee directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's endowment was $167.2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at UW Milwaukee

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

UW Milwaukee meets 49.2% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $8,418 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $35,187 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at UW Milwaukee.

Based on this information, how does UW Milwaukee sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is UW Milwaukee a good school for you?

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Where is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Located?

UW Milwaukee is located in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, less than an hour from Milwaukee.

If you are interested in seeing UW Milwaukee for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Milwaukee, or book a flight to the nearest airport, General Mitchell International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what UW Milwaukee and Milwaukee are like without leaving home.

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