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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI . 4 Year 3.6
#795 in Best Colleges in America
2200 E KENWOOD BLVD MILWAUKEE, WI 53211

Overview

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, and is one of two comprehensive research universities in the University of Wisconsin System that grant doctoral degrees. Founded in 1956, the university currently has approximately 24,000 students and offers over 200 degree programs across undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, spanning disciplines such as arts, architecture, public health, engineering, business, education, and computer science. UWM is a member of the “R1: Doctoral Universities—Very High Research Activity” category in the United States, dedicated to advancing scientific research and technological innovation. The university emphasizes experiential learning, offering abundant internship and community service opportunities, with a high employment rate for graduates. The UWM campus is situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, featuring a beautiful environment and well-equipped facilities, making it an ideal location for academic research and professional development.

Rankings

  • 110

    #110 in Best Big Colleges in America

  • 4

    #4 in Top Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 210

    #210 in Best College Locations in America

  • Best Big Colleges in America 110 of 126
  • Best College Locations in America 210 of 1,527
  • Top Party Schools in America 210 of 1,512

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • BCampus
  • B+Athletics
  • A Party Scene
  • B+Professors
  • ALocation
  • B Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    334 Graduates
  • Marketing
    304 Graduates
  • Nursing
    240 Graduates
  • Psychology
    225 Graduates
  • Communications
    205 Graduates
  • Finance
    201 Graduates
  • Education
    193 Graduates
  • Information Science
    177 Graduates
  • Operations Management
    166 Graduates
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
    130 Graduates

Admissions

  • August 1
    Application Deadline
  • 89%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Considered but not required
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    18-25
  • ACT Range
    $25
  • SAT/ACT
    Required
  • High School GPA
    No
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,401
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    91%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    47%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    15,864 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    3,547
  • Undergrads Over 25
    17%
  • Pell Grant
    31%
  • Varsity Athletes
    2%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Horizon League
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)

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