PublicUrbanUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
UWM
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53211
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public institution in Milwaukee with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 16.8K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,990 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,177.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Brew City
History & Fun Facts
- •The first president was John Mapel, an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison who had previously been the superintendent of schools in Iowa.
- •In 1919, the school moved from downtown to the current location near the lakefront when a new building, now Mitchell Hall, was completed.
- •In 1927, the Milwaukee normal school changed its name to Wisconsin State Teachers College-Milwaukee in an effort by the State Normal School Regents to refocus on the instruction of teachers.
- •In 1951, the Legislature empowered all state colleges to offer liberal arts programs.
- •University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee was founded with the belief that Milwaukee needed a great public university to become a great city.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,250
Programs (268)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
128
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WI state average + large city premium