University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
PublicMilwaukee, WI
University 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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Aug 1, 2027The admission and scholarship priority deadline is Nov 1, 2026.
Confirm on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $12,000 more per year in tuition and fees (2.2x 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.
Where do you stand against University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
For 2024-25, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's published tuition and required fees were $22,398 for out-of-state students and $10,398 for in-state students -- $12,000 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-Milwaukee?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's deadlines are Regular Decision Aug 1, 2027, 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.
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