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
    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

    About

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee were Other Research & Experimental Psychology (266 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (248 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (232 degrees).

    In 2024, 5,553 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,577 degrees), 5.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (602 degrees).

    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).

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    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).

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received 16,079 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.5% annual growth. Out of those 16,079 applicants, 14,581 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 22,450 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2024.

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an overall enrollment yield of 23.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    90.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    14,581
    Accepted Out of 16,079

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was 90.7% (14,581 admissions from 16,079 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 88.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 3.5%, while admissions declined by 1.05%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      12,499 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      3,275 enrolled students
    3. 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.

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    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).

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    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).

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    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).

    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).

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    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.

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    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      3,577 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      602 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      2,836 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      2,676 degrees awarded
    3. 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).

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    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.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $43.3M - Federal
    2. $1.04M - State
    3. $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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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