University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,772

3.75% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,263

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.115%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

90.7%

16,079 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

22,450

77.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.1%

1,689 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $8,772, which is $23,148 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,263.

In 2024, 67% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,772

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was $8,772. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $−23,148 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,263

2024 Value

1.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,263. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee grew by 1.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,980

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was of $10,980 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.771% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.06% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.115%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was 0.115%, which represents 6 out of the 5231 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had a total enrollment of 22,450 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 17,330 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,120. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.7% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.14% Black or African American, 7.63% Asian, 4.7% Two or More Races, 0.392% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0757% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (26%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.4%), followed by White Male (17.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22,450 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 17,330 and the part-time enrollment is 5,120. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
12,499 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,275 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,052 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 55.7% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.14% Black or African American, 7.63% Asian, 4.7% Two or More Races, 0.392% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0757% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 387 students (1.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 889 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is white (3,577 degrees awarded). There were 5.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (602 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is Other Research & Experimental Psychology (266 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (248 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (232 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (158 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (109 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (56 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Other managers (138,613 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (117,883 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (100,731 people), Graphic designers (97,884 people), and Other designers (81,952 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2024 are Library Science (158 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (109 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (56 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (361 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (73 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Chief executives & legislators, Logisticians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Library Science (158 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (109 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (56 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (361 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (73 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Elementary & secondary schools (240,509 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (195,495 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (184,061 people), Computer Systems Design (111,705 people), and Construction (108,816 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities

Most Common (2024)

147 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 147 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,332

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

3,221

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,332 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which is 0.724 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,221).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 137 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in General Marketing & Marketing Management, which is 1.44 times more than the 95 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 243 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Registered Nursing, which is 6.57 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,577 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
602 degrees awarded
Asian
366 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is white (3,577 degrees awarded). There were 5.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (602 degrees).

0.972% of degree recipients (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,836 degrees awarded
White Female
2,676 degrees awarded
White Female
2,580 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is white female (2,836 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,676 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an endowment valued at nearly $260M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.2M (3.91%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had a total salary expenditure of 621M. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employs 294 Associate professors, 238 Professors and 182 Instructors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Male Associate professor (155), Male Professor (151), and Female Associate professor (139).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 345 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 255 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 254 employees.

Endowment

$260M

2024 Endowment

8.92%

growth from 2023

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an endowment valued at about $260M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee grew 8.92% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $8.29M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$43.3M - Federal
$1.04M - State
$305k - Local

As of 2024, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received $43.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.04M from state grants and contracts, and $305k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$272M

2024 Salaries

7.26%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee paid a median of $272M in salaries, which represents 43.9% of their overall expenditure ($621M) and a 7.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.13% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.91% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$84.7M

Instructional Salaries

928

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee paid a total of $84.7M to 928 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 345 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 255 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 254 employees.

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