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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, Wisconsin · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$46,546

Acceptance Rate

88%

Graduation Rate

53%

Annual Tuition

$8,342

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay earn a median of $52,528 ten years after entry — 3% below the national median. Acceptance rate 87.8%, average SAT score 1120, in-state tuition $8,342.

At a Glance

Total Students

6,230

Retention Rate

70%

Faculty Ratio

23

Financial Aid

31%

Median Debt

$18,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,120

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

18–24

Institution Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 87.8% and a student population of 6,230. The university's retention rate is 70.4%, and its graduation rate is 52.7%. The median debt for graduates is $18,500, and 31% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $43,103. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $46,546, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $52,528. The in-state tuition is $8,342.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$47k

5 YEARS

$53k

10 YEARS

Top 46% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay alumni earn a median of $43,103. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $46,546. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $52,528. The median debt for graduates is $18,500.

The university has a graduation rate of 52.7% and a retention rate of 70.4%. The acceptance rate is 87.8%, and 31% of students receive financial aid. The in-state tuition is $8,342.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 277 / yr
Median Salary $54,436

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 243 / yr
Median Salary $48,709

Psychology, General

Graduates 149 / yr
Median Salary $36,068

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 112 / yr
Median Salary $70,213

Human Biology

Graduates 97 / yr
Median Salary $28,493

Social Work

Graduates 91 / yr
Median Salary $52,985

Education, General

Graduates 74 / yr
Median Salary $42,768

Behavioral Sciences

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $33,439

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $37,807

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Graduates 44 / yr
Median Salary $47,993

History

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $32,930

Social Sciences, Other

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $32,860

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $59,104

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $40,812

Biology, General

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $29,947

Political Science and Government

Graduates 26 / yr
Median Salary $36,036

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $51,552

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $41,306

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $43,126

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $32,991

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $48,049

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 11 / yr
Median Salary $41,041

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Campus Location

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has an acceptance rate of 87.8%.