Milwaukee,
WI
About UW Milwaukee
The second largest university in Wisconsin, UW-Milwaukee has about 23,000 students and offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and non-degree programs. It is also home to Wisconsin’s top-ranked online education program. Most students attend the main campus in Milwaukee, but a small liberal arts college experience is available to students at our Waukesha and Washington County campuses. About one-third of our students are first-generation college students, and one-third are students of color. We are regularly listed among the best colleges in the nation for veterans and LGBTQ+ students.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public, state institution in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. UW Milwaukee was founded in 1956. The college enrolls around 24,021 students a year, including 19,600 undergraduate students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
UW Milwaukee admitted 98% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 13,188 applications received in 2022, 12,898 students were offered admission.
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 98% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | Info Not Available |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 6% |
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College Info
UW Milwaukee Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Sep 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UW Milwaukee is Sep 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UW Milwaukee is Aug 1.
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UW Milwaukee ACT Scores
ACT Range
18 - 25
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
25 and Above
18 to 25
18 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to UW Milwaukee is 22. Students with an ACT score of 25 and above have a good chance of getting into UW Milwaukee. Students with an ACT score that falls between 18 and 25 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 18 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
UW Milwaukee SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
990 - 1180
Math SAT Range
490 - 580
Reading SAT Range
500 - 600
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1180 and Above
990 to 1180
990 and Less
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for UW Milwaukee students is 1135. Applicants with SAT scores of 1180 and above have a good chance of being admitted to UW Milwaukee, while applicants with SAT scores between 990 to 1180 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 990 have a low chance of being offered a spot at UW Milwaukee.
UW Milwaukee Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$21,346
In State$33,210
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at UW Milwaukee is like? There are approximately 24,021 students enrolled at UW Milwaukee, including 19,600 undergraduate students and 4,421 graduate students. 81% percent of students attend school full-time, 88% percent are from WI and 12% percent of students are from other states.
81%
Full Time19%
Part Time88%
In State12%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
24,021
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
98%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$9,650
Out-of-State
$21,514
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Sep 1
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