School Overview
The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (commonly referred to as UW-Milwaukee, UWM or locally as simply Milwaukee) is a major research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It belongs to the university of Wisconsin System, which represents over 190,000 students throughout Wisconsin. With over 30,500 students and an academic staff of roughly 1,600, UW-Milwaukee is the largest university in Milwaukee and the surrounding regions and one of the largest higher education institutions in the United States. It is also one of only two public doctoral research universities in Wisconsin.
UW-Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee’s East Side neighborhood, considered by many to be the cultural center of the city. The East Side is home to an ample supply of shops, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters and various other entertainment centers–and is only a stones throw away from Lake Michigan. UW-Milwaukee is unique among universities as it is the only university in the United States with a freshwater science graduate degree program. It also has the largest nursing, architecture and health sciences programs of any university in Wisconsin. All degrees and programs at UW-Milwaukee are offered through one of its 74 academic schools, colleges, centers or institutes. In all, UWM offers over 95 bachelor’s degrees, 54 master’s degrees and 35 doctorate degree programs.
UWM is classified as a “high research activity” institution and has a total research budget in excess of $60 million a year. In 2009, UWM ranked No.193 among research universities in the United States based on its total monetary investments in research and development.
In addition to a superb academic offering, UW-Milwaukee offers an exceptional intercollegiate athletics program. UW athletic teams and student athletes compete as the Panthers in NCAA Division I sports and have won several all-sports championships.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 749 Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 229-2222 Fax: (414) 229-6940 [email protected] Contact: Beth Weckmueller Executive Director of Enrollment Services and Registrar |
Main Address PO Box 749 Milwaukee, WI 53201 (414) 229-1122 www.uwm.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 24,299 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 4,118 Degree-seeking undergrads: 22,909 Graduate enrollment: 4,916 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $44 Online application fee: $44 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 79% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $6,954 | $7,305 | $7,702 | $8,151 | +5.83% |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 | $1,000 | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $5,406 | $5,738 | $6,838 | $7,018 | +2.63% |
| Other | $3,640 | $3,640 | $5,070 | $3,928 | -22.52% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $7,700 | $8,500 | $8,800 | $8,900 | +1.14% |
| Other | $4,626 | $3,640 | $5,070 | $3,928 | -22.52% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $16,950 | $17,633 | $20,610 | $20,097 | -2.49% |
| In-state Off Campus | $20,230 | $20,395 | $22,572 | $21,979 | -2.63% |
| In-state with Family | $7,904 | $8,255 | $8,702 | $9,151 | +5.16% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $9,565 |
| In-state Student Fees | $882 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $22,852 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $882 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,917 | 73% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,179 | 29% | $7,234,653 | $6,136 |
| • Federal grants | 907 | 23% | $4,125,879 | $4,549 |
| • Pell grants | 861 | 22% | $2,939,146 | $3,414 |
| • Other federal grants | 727 | 18% | $1,186,733 | $1,632 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 923 | 23% | $2,266,737 | $2,456 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 252 | 6% | $842,037 | $3,341 |
| Student loan financial aid | 2,461 | 61% | $16,086,492 | $6,537 |
| • Federal student loans | 2,440 | 61% | $12,894,961 | $5,285 |
| • Other student loans | 384 | 10% | $3,191,531 | $8,311 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 3890 | 1330 | 145 | – | – |
| Architecture and Related Services | 121 | 55 | – | – | – |
| Architecture | 121 | 30 | – | – | – |
| City/urban, Community and Regional Planning | – | 25 | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| African-american/black Studies | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Women’s Studies | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 122 | 7 | 8 | – | – |
| Biochemistry | 30 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 84 | 7 | 8 | – | – |
| Microbiology | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 1048 | 268 | 7 | – | – |
| Accounting | 150 | – | – | – | – |
| Actuarial Science | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | – | 141 | – | – | – |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | – | 119 | – | – | – |
| Business/commerce | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Finance | 343 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Resources Development | 71 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems | 74 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | – | – | 7 | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | 349 | – | – | – | – |
| Non-profit/public/organizational Management | – | 8 | – | – | – |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 45 | – | – | – | – |
| Real Estate | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 238 | 28 | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | 112 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 126 | 19 | – | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 123 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 53 | 17 | – | – | – |
| Information Science/studies | 70 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 261 | 126 | 9 | – | – |
| Art Teacher Education | 16 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 31 | – | – | – |
| Education | 209 | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 52 | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations Of Education | – | 9 | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | – | 33 | – | – | – |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 28 | – | 9 | – | – |
| Engineering | 170 | 34 | 14 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 35 | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 34 | 14 | – | – |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 13 | – | – | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 66 | – | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/letters | 112 | 20 | 9 | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 112 | 20 | 9 | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 57 | 25 | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Comparative Literature | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | – | 22 | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Language and Literature | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Linguistics | 11 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 24 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 363 | 122 | 35 | – | – |
| Athletic Training/trainer | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Audiology/audiologist and Speech-language Pathology/pathologist | 17 | 21 | – | – | – |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | 61 | 1 | – | – | – |
| Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator | – | 6 | – | – | – |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/management | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| Occupational Therapy/therapist | 20 | 38 | – | – | – |
| Physical Therapy/therapist | – | – | 16 | – | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | 217 | 56 | 17 | – | – |
| History | 79 | 31 | – | – | – |
| History | 79 | 31 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 138 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | 138 | 10 | – | – | – |
| Human Services | 80 | 102 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Social Work | 80 | 92 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Library Science | – | 198 | – | – | – |
| Library and Information Science | – | 198 | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 13 | 27 | 9 | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 11 | 27 | 9 | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | 83 | – | – | – | – |
| International/global Studies | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 40 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 40 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 40 | 9 | – | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 24 | 15 | 16 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 7 | 6 | 12 | – | – |
| Chemistry, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 4 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Meteorology | 5 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 8 | 5 | 4 | – | – |
| Psychology | 184 | 86 | 20 | – | – |
| Educational Psychology | – | 62 | 12 | – | – |
| Psychology | 184 | 13 | 8 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | 11 | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 281 | 84 | 18 | – | – |
| Anthropology | 40 | 15 | 2 | – | – |
| Economics | 71 | 21 | 8 | – | – |
| Geography | 24 | 4 | 5 | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 87 | 7 | 1 | – | – |
| Social Sciences, Other | – | 21 | – | – | – |
| Sociology | 59 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Urban Studies/affairs | – | 9 | 2 | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 301 | 56 | – | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 22 | 7 | – | – | – |
| Art/art Studies | 20 | – | – | – | – |
| Dance | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/cinema/video Studies | 46 | – | – | – | – |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 119 | 15 | – | – | – |
| Music | 29 | 16 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | 18 | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Civil Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Applied Mathematics B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Atmospheric PhysicsDynamics B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (414) 229-1122 |
| Website: | uwm.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://apply.wisconsin.edu |
| Address: | 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 25,731 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 41% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 15,998 (62% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $9,526 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $21,168 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 78% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,280 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Education | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 8 | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 9 | 6 | 8 | 5 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | 6 | 5 | ||
| Grand total | 65 | 1 | 79 | 63 | 33 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $9,526 |
| Out-of-state | $21,168 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,050 |
| Out-of-state | $25,282 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,970 | 78% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,224 | 58% | $5,280 |
| Student loan aid | 2,088 | 55% | $7,499 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 11,604 | 52% | $6,356 |
| Federal student loans | 11,218 | 50% | $6,330 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 11,273 | 4,879 | 6,394 | Percent admitted | 100% | 78% | 76% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 33% | 36% | 31% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 25,731 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 21,107 |
| Graduate enrollment | 4,624 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
- Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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