University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,806

5.98% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$12,942

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0392%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.7%

9,082 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

13,761

50.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

57.9%

869 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a higher education institution located in Winnebago County, WI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh were Registered Nursing (287 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (98 degrees), and General Finance (88 degrees).

In 2023, 2,537 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,157 degrees), 17.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $6,806, which is $−17,769 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was 0.0392%, corresponding to 1 out of the 2,553 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $6,806, which is $17,769 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,942.

In 2023, 30% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,806

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was $6,806. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $−17,769 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$12,942

2023 Value

0.897%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,942. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh grew by 0.897%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (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

$8,894

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was of $8,894 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.55% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

30% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 41.2% with respect to 2022, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (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.

0.0392%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was 0.0392%, which represents 1 out of the 2553 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.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received 9,082 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.34% annual growth. Out of those 9,082 applicants, 7,872 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.7% acceptance rate.

There were 13,761 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2023.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has an overall enrollment yield of 22.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,872

Accepted Out of 9,082

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was 86.7% (7,872 admissions from 9,082 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.34%, while admissions grew by 2.17%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh had a total enrollment of 13,761 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is 6,970 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,791. This means that 50.7% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.4% White, 6.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Asian, 3.22% Two or More Races, 2.03% Black or African American, 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0872% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.6%), followed by White Male (31.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.88%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (68.8%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and Asian Female (2.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,761 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is 6,970 and the part-time enrollment is 6,791. This means that 50.7% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 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-Oshkosh was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
11,065 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
893 enrolled students
Asian
522 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is 80.4% White, 6.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Asian, 3.22% Two or More Races, 2.03% Black or African American, 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0872% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 300 students (2.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 695 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is white (2,157 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is Registered Nursing (287 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (98 degrees) and General Finance (88 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (146 degrees awarded), Communications (146 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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-Oshkosh are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,547,153 people), Secondary school teachers (513,443 people), Education administrators (296,385 people), Other managers (244,070 people), and Special education teachers (210,968 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (146 degrees awarded), Communications (146 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (20 degrees), Language & Linguistics (34 degrees), and Education (352 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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-Oshkosh are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are Public Administration and Social Service (146 degrees awarded), Communications (146 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (20 degrees), Language & Linguistics (34 degrees), and Education (352 degrees) (as of 2023).

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-Oshkosh are Elementary & secondary schools (2,885,517 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (354,217 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (191,192 people), Individual & family services (153,939 people), and Legal services (136,742 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-Oshkosh.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
287 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
98 degrees awarded
General Finance
88 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was Registered Nursing with 287 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

921

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,616

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 921 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, which is 0.57 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,616).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 89 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 0.881 times less than the 101 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 268 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Registered Nursing, which is 8.12 times more than the 33 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (62.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is Female and White (62.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.115% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,157 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
121 degrees awarded
Asian
101 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is white (2,157 degrees awarded). There were 17.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

0.434% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,376 degrees awarded
White Male
781 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is white female (1,376 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (781 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has an endowment valued at nearly $40.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.52M (3.78%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh had a total salary expenditure of 213M. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh employs 136 Professors, 102 Associate professors and 91 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are Male Professor (76), Male Associate professor (62), and Female Professor (60).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 167 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 126 employees, and Service with 114 employees.

Endowment

$40.1M

2023 Endowment

22.5%

growth from 2022

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has an endowment valued at about $40.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh grew 22.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.57M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$13M - Federal
$1.35M - State
$212k - Local

As of 2023, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received $13M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.35M from state grants and contracts, and $212k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$88.4M

2023 Salaries

4.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh paid a median of $88.4M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($213M) and a 4.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.03% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$30.2M

Instructional Salaries

381

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh paid a total of $30.2M to 381 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

136 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

167 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh were Professor with 136 employees, Associate professor with 102 employees, and Assistant professor with 91 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 167 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 126 employees, and Service with 114 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was Male Professor with 76 employees, Male Associate professor with 62 employees, and Female Professor with 60 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

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