University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,091

2021 Average Net Price

$17,083

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.83%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

89%

14,859 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

23,829

77.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.3%

1,544 Graduates

About

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a higher education institution located in Milwaukee County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee were General Marketing & Marketing Management (304 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (240 degrees), and General Psychology (225 degrees).

In 2021, 6,303 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 57.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,330 degrees), 7.02 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (617 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $8,091, which is $−20,901 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $8,091, which is $−20,901 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,083.

In 2021, 67% of undergraduate students attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,091

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was $8,091. The cost of tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is $−20,901 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,083

2021 Value

18.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,083. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee grew by 18.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,692

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was of $10,692 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.927% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 24.1% with respect to 2020, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.83%

2019 Default Rate

116

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was 1.83%, which represents 116 out of the 6352 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received 14,859 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 38.4% annual growth. Out of those 14,859 applicants, 13,218 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89% acceptance rate.

There were 23,829 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2021.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an overall enrollment yield of 25.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

13,218

Accepted Out of 14,859

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was 89% (13,218 admissions from 14,859 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 38.4%, while admissions grew by 56.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had a total enrollment of 23,829 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 18,442 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,387. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.7% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.84% Black or African American, 6.4% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.327% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.122% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.3%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.7%), followed by White Male (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.85%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23,829 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 18,442 and the part-time enrollment is 5,387. This means that 77.4% of students enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
15,414 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,959 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,631 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 64.7% White, 12.4% Hispanic or Latino, 6.84% Black or African American, 6.4% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 0.327% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.122% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 201 students (0.844%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 909 more women than men received degrees from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is white (4,330 degrees awarded). There were 7.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (617 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is General Marketing & Marketing Management (304 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (240 degrees) and General Psychology (225 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (198 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (134 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (65 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Social workers, all other (147,588 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (96,081 people), Other managers (68,727 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (62,587 people), and Postsecondary teachers (45,613 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2021 are Library Science (198 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (134 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (65 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (263 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (80 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Library Science (198 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (134 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (65 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (263 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (80 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Elementary & secondary schools (173,512 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (137,270 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (103,837 people), Individual & family services (101,921 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (78,034 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Most Common (2021)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
304 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
240 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
225 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 304 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,697

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,606

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,697 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which is 0.748 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,606).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 165 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Information Science, which is 4.34 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 223 degrees were awarded to men at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Registered Nursing, which is 5.07 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is Female and Asian (53.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.194% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,330 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
617 degrees awarded
Asian
372 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is white (4,330 degrees awarded). There were 7.02 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (617 degrees).

0.809% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
2,499 degrees awarded
White Male
1,831 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
353 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is white female (2,499 degrees awarded). There were 1.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1831 degrees).

Operations

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an endowment valued at nearly $233M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.31M (1.85%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee had a total salary expenditure of 497M. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee employs 333 Associate professors, 240 Professors and 211 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are Male Associate professor (178), Female Associate professor (155), and Male Professor (151).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 355 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 265 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 256 employees.

Endowment

$233M

2021 Endowment

22.8%

growth from 2020

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an endowment valued at about $233M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee grew 22.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $155M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$33.2M - Federal
$3.91M - State
$1.79M - Local

As of 2021, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee received $33.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.91M from state grants and contracts, and $1.79M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$239M

2021 Salaries

6.29%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee paid a median of $239M in salaries, which represents 48.1% of their overall expenditure ($497M) and a 6.29% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$79.2M

Instructional Salaries

952

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee paid a total of $79.2M to 952 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

333 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

355 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee were Associate professor with 333 employees, Professor with 240 employees, and Lecturer with 211 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 355 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 265 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 256 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee was Male Associate professor with 178 employees, Female Associate professor with 155 employees, and Male Professor with 151 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.