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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$45,851

Acceptance Rate

88%

Graduation Rate

50%

Annual Tuition

$10,020

At a Glance

Total Students

16,762

Retention Rate

72%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

44%

Median Debt

$23,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 88.4% and a student body of 16,762. The annual in-state tuition is $10,020. The university's retention rate is 72.1%, and its graduation rate is 49.6%. The median debt for graduates is $23,000, and 43.8% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee report earnings of $45,856 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $45,851, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $54,990.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$46k

1 YEAR

$46k

5 YEARS

$55k

10 YEARS

Top 48% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee alumni earn a median salary of $45,856. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $45,851. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $54,990. The median debt for graduates is $23,000.

The university has an 88.4% acceptance rate and a 49.6% graduation rate. The retention rate is 72.1%. 43.8% of students receive financial aid. In-state tuition costs $10,020.

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Campus Location

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, WI 53211

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an acceptance rate of 88.4%.