← Back to collegesUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public very large school in Milwaukee, WI, enrolling about 16,758 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 91% of applicants. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $95,849/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Admit rate91%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range18–25
Undergrads16,758
Yield (admits who enroll)23%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$22,756
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$54,990
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out61%
"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
Architecture and Related Services Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group StudiesEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$42,435/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$64,492/yr
Biology, General$58,804/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAccounting and Related Services$78,127/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$76,422/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$75,055/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$72,507/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$69,673/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$67,192/yr
Business/Commerce, General$66,668/yr
Marketing$64,173/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsCommunication and Media Studies$55,697/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer Science$92,342/yr
Information Science/Studies$70,639/yr
EducationSpecial Education and Teaching$52,142/yr
Education, General$49,228/yr
Educational Administration and Supervision$46,822/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$44,776/yr
EngineeringComputer Engineering$95,849/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$91,955/yr
Mechanical Engineering$86,405/yr
Industrial Engineering$82,763/yr
Materials Engineering$82,131/yr
Civil Engineering$77,958/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersEnglish Language and Literature, General$46,712/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsRomance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$47,574/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,067/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$73,346/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$65,400/yr
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs$62,343/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$57,596/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$53,793/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesCriminal Justice and Corrections$58,223/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$53,901/yr
Mathematics and Statistics Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesInternational/Globalization Studies$54,462/yr
Nutrition Sciences$53,006/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$51,713/yr
Natural Resources and ConservationNatural Resources Conservation and Research$51,181/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$53,974/yr
Philosophy and Religious StudiesPhilosophy$59,370/yr
Religion/Religious Studies$52,659/yr
Physical SciencesGeological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$63,838/yr
Chemistry$61,089/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$52,328/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social SciencesEconomics$64,454/yr
Geography and Cartography$57,604/yr
Political Science and Government$51,320/yr
Sociology$49,486/yr
Anthropology$47,811/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsFine and Studio Arts$44,788/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$44,232/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$39,452/yr
Music$37,616/yr
Dance$29,695/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 capacity3,695
Typical room charge$6,274
Typical board charge$4,274
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 rankConsidered, not required
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-Milwaukee's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
Admitted students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee typically score between 18–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee cost?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,756 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.