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Public4-Yearlarge campus
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
2.8Above Average
88%
Open Admissions
50%
Graduation
About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public four-year institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With an enrollment of approximately 16,762 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 88%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 50%. Graduates earn a median salary of $54,990 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $16,177 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
88%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
50%
Enrollment
16,762
Total students
Median Earnings
$54,990
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,020
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,020
Per year
Average Net Price
$16,177
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
22
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$22,020/yr
In-State Tuition$10,020/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$16,177/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$64,708
10-Year Earnings
$549,900
ROI Multiple
8.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Student Outcomes
50%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$55k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
16,762
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
