# University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public college in Milwaukee, WI with 16,758 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, and admitted students average 1090 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,625 per year ($12,204 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,268 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 91% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 16,662 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 14,736 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $24,000 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $15,625 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,204 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $11,765 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,484 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,724 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $22,449 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 16,758 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 50% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $59,268 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,875 (FY2024) |

## What University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's acceptance rate?**

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee admits 91% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.

**Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?**

In Fall 2023, 16,662 students applied to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and 14,736 were admitted; 3,366 enrolled.

**Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee consider legacy status?**

No. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee require an essay?**

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $24,000 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,625.

**What is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's graduation rate?**

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 240453. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology