PublicUrbanUniversity of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a public institution in Oshkosh with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.6K undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,548 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,761.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •History Oshkosh Normal School in 1885 In 1871, Oshkosh State Normal School, a teacher-training school was established.
- •It became the first school of this type in the nation to have a kindergarten; Professor Rose C.
- •Fire destroyed the main campus building in 1916; Dempsey Hall replaced it in 1918.
- •The institution changed its name to Oshkosh State Teachers College in 1927 and Wisconsin State College-Oshkosh in 1951.
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
73.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Programs (141)
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)
57
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
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 + city premium