University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

https://www.uwosh.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,061

3.75% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$12,500

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

86.5%

7,660 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

12,953

48.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

54%

901 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a higher education institution located in Winnebago County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh were Registered Nursing (271 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (89 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (71 degrees).

In 2024, 2,323 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,928 degrees), 14.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $7,061, which is $−24,859 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-Oshkosh is $7,061, which is $24,859 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,500.

In 2024, 30% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,061

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was $7,061. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is $−24,859 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-Oshkosh (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,500

2024 Value

3.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,500. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh grew by 3.42%.

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

$8,940

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was of $8,940 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.517% between 2023 and 2024.

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

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

30% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 30% 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.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received 7,660 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 15.7% annual growth. Out of those 7,660 applicants, 6,626 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.5% acceptance rate.

There were 12,953 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2024.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has an overall enrollment yield of 21.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,626

Accepted Out of 7,660

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was 86.5% (6,626 admissions from 7,660 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 86.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 15.7%, while admissions declined by 15.8%.

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.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh had a total enrollment of 12,953 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is 6,277 students and the part-time enrollment is 6,676. This means that 48.5% 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 80.5% White, 6.62% Hispanic or Latino, 3.86% Asian, 3.15% Two or More Races, 2.04% Black or African American, 0.386% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0849% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.6%), followed by White Male (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (66.2%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Asian Female (2.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,953 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is 6,277 and the part-time enrollment is 6,676. This means that 48.5% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 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-Oshkosh (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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-Oshkosh was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), 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 (2024)

White
10,425 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
858 enrolled students
Asian
500 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is 80.5% White, 6.62% Hispanic or Latino, 3.86% Asian, 3.15% Two or More Races, 2.04% Black or African American, 0.386% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0849% 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, 277 students (2.14%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 533 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 (1,928 degrees awarded). There were 14.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is Registered Nursing (271 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (89 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (71 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (141 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (36 degrees), and Communications (126 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 (1,554,883 people), Secondary school teachers (505,889 people), Education administrators (297,133 people), Other managers (254,644 people), and Special education teachers (209,556 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (141 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (36 degrees), Communications (126 degrees), Education (311 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (13 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-Oshkosh are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are Public Administration and Social Service (141 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (36 degrees), Communications (126 degrees), Education (311 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (13 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-Oshkosh are Elementary & secondary schools (2,922,810 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (395,209 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (236,932 people), Computer Systems Design (183,052 people), and Individual & family services (171,822 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.

International Business, Trade, & Commerce

Most Common (2024)

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was International Business, Trade, & Commerce with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

895

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,428

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 895 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, which is 0.627 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,428).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 72 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 249 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Registered Nursing, which is 6.73 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28% 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, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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
1,928 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
134 degrees awarded
Asian
89 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is white (1,928 degrees awarded). There were 14.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

0.861% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,695 degrees awarded
White Female
1,557 degrees awarded
White Female
1,488 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is white female (1,695 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,557 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has an endowment valued at nearly $44.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.61M (3.63%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh had a total salary expenditure of 198M. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh employs 132 Professors, 85 Associate professors and 84 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh are Male Professor (76), Female Professor (56), and Male Associate professor (49).

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 122 employees, Service, with 109 employees, and Management with 81 employees.

Endowment

$44.5M

2024 Endowment

10.8%

growth from 2023

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has an endowment valued at about $44.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh grew 10.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $208M lower 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-Oshkosh (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: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$15.3M - Federal
$774k - State
$65.3k - Local

As of 2024, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received $15.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $774k from state grants and contracts, and $65.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$82.4M

2024 Salaries

6.71%

decline from 2023

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh paid a median of $82.4M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($198M) and a 6.71% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.03% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$28.8M

Instructional Salaries

355

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh paid a total of $28.8M to 355 employees working as instructors, which represents 35% 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-Oshkosh were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 122 employees, Service with 109 employees, and Management with 81 employees.

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