University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
414-229-1122
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public research university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is one of the two doctoral degree-granting public universities in the city, and is one of the largest universities in the Milwaukee metropolitan area with over 26,000 students. UW-Milwaukee is a member of the University of Wisconsin System. It is categorized as an RU/VH Research University in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
The university consists of 14 schools and colleges, offering a total of nearly 200 degree programs. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an urban campus that covers more than 200 acres (0.81 km2) in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The campus is home to over 50 buildings, including 15 residence halls that house more than 4,000 students. The campus is also home to the Golda Meir Library, the Peck School of the Arts, the Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health, and the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a vibrant and diverse community of scholars, artists, scientists, and professionals committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers an array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that prepare students to meet the challenges of a changing world. UW-Milwaukee is dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a global economy.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The university is also a member of the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and the Universities Research Association.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 24565
Acceptance Rate: 78.69%
Type: Public, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://uwm.edu/
Financial Aid: https://uwm.edu/onestop/contact/financial-aid/
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $24230
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $36095
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $98442.57. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. For graduates of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, we saw an average early-career income of $41300.00 and mid-career income of $62400.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.