University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee reported a 88.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public 4-year institution in Milwaukee, WI, with an SAT reference of 1090 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $15,014 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

16,662 applicants

SAT reference

1090

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$15,014

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1090—
ACT (composite, 1–36)182124

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$54,990

Student Body

16,758

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,329
$30,001 – $48,000$10,709
$48,001 – $75,000$12,344
$75,001 – $110,000$19,315
$110,000+$21,477

Top Majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing640
Health Professions417
Visual & Performing Arts279
Psychology248
Computer & Information Sciences244
Engineering220
Education219
Communication & Journalism129
Biological & Biomedical Sciences125
Social Sciences124

Financial Aid at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Official website: https://uwm.edu/

Admissions: https://uwm.edu/admission/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee reported a 88% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 16,662. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

The historical 88% acceptance rate suggests University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

The imported historical records for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee include an SAT reference value of 1090 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

The stored historical average net price at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $15,014 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 89%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $5,305 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 50%. its stored first-year retention rate is 73%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $54,990. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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