University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1885Large citySEVP certified
About
The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UW–Milwaukee, UWM, or Milwaukee) is a public urban research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It is the largest university in the Milwaukee metropolitan area and one of two doctorate-granting research universities in the University of Wisconsin System. As of 2025, UW–Milwaukee had an enrollment of about 23,000 students, including 19,217 undergraduates and 3,887 postgraduates. The university offers over 200 degree programs across 14 schools and colleges, including the only graduate school of freshwater science in the U.S., the first CEPH accredited dedicated school of public health in Wisconsin, and the state's only school of architecture. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$23,515
- Estimated total for international students
- US$36,599
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,916
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$24,000
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 16,758
- Graduate students
- 4,162
- International undergraduates
- 2%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 91%
- ACT
- 18–25
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$59,268
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (266)
Bachelor's degrees85 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectureArea StudiesAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceData AnalyticsData ScienceDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs
Master's degrees61 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDanceData AnalyticsData ScienceEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMusicPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSocial WorkSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/Affairs
Doctoral degrees35 subjects
AnthropologyArchitectureAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiology, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryInformation Science/StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessUrban Studies/Affairs
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees1 subject
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates42 subjects
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical SystemsAmerican Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsAnthropologyArea StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBusiness/Commerce, GeneralCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer Software and Media ApplicationsCriminologyDanceEducation, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGerontologyInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLibrary Science and AdministrationMedical Illustration and InformaticsMedicineNutrition SciencesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhilosophyPublic HealthReal EstateRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSecurity Science and TechnologySlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Education, General
Graduate certificates39 subjects
Agricultural Production OperationsArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralClassical and Ancient StudiesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Software and Media ApplicationsCriminologyDigital Humanities and Textual StudiesDispute ResolutionEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeography and CartographyGerontologyHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMuseology/Museum StudiesMusicPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTaxationTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageVisual and Performing Arts, General
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.