University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public 4-year college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 16,758 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, costs an average of $15,625 a year after grants and graduates 50% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee acceptance rate and admissions
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
ACT composite
18 to 25
136
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024. The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$10,916
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$23,515
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$11,684
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$24,000
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$15,625
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,625 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,375 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduation rate, earnings and debt
50%finished within 6 years73%came back for year two39%get a Pell Grant
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $59,268 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $21,875 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$59,268
Wisconsin median, public 4-year$59,268
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee$21,875
Wisconsin median$20,500
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 37% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee majors and what graduates earn
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee awarded bachelor's degrees in 80 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($95,849).
Computer engineering$95,849
Computer science$92,342
Electrical engineering$91,955
Mechanical engineering$86,405
Industrial engineering$82,763
Materials Engineering$82,131
Nursing$81,067
Accounting$78,127
All 80 majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
94 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,916 for in-state students and $23,515 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,625 a year in 2024-25.
Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $59,268 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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