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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

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Green Bay, WI

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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, in Green Bay, WI, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 6,341 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 89% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $84,588/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate89%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range18–24
Undergrads6,341
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineAug 23, 2027 (RD)

Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry

  • Regular Decision: Aug 23, 2027

Confirm on University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's own admissions site before you apply.

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$19,3662024-25
In-state tuition & fees$8,7002024-25
Out-of-state tuition & fees$17,2882024-25
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$52,528

Out-of-state students pay $8,588 more per year in tuition and fees (2.0x the in-state rate).

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.

Paying less as an out-of-state student

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.

Midwest Student Exchange Program

Residents of Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition in selected programs. The school decides who qualifies.

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See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Wisconsin-Green Bay weighs in your application

Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans27%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$51,038/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$77,802/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$62,276/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$48,550/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$69,304/yr
Information Science/Studies$64,438/yr
Education
Education, General$44,331/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$50,347/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,588/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$57,471/yr
History
History$44,899/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$58,093/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Human Biology$56,117/yr
Behavioral Sciences$46,125/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$51,048/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$48,711/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$54,252/yr
Public Administration$48,958/yr
Social Sciences
Social Sciences, Other$50,738/yr
Political Science and Government$49,349/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$46,376/yr
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$42,421/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$41,997/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,014
Typical room charge$4,748
Typical board charge$2,950

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's acceptance rate?

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, WI admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What ACT score do I need for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?

Admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay typically score between 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Wisconsin-Green Bay cost?

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,366 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Wisconsin-Green Bay offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?

Yes -- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay takes part in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.

What is out-of-state tuition at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?

For 2024-25, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's published tuition and required fees were $17,288 for out-of-state students and $8,700 for in-state students -- $8,588 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.

When is the application deadline for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's deadlines are Regular Decision Aug 23, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Wisconsin-Green Bay require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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