Overview

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a University institution located in Milwaukee, WI, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI  53201-0413
United States

Contact Mr. Patrick Fay
Interim Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Email: uwmlook@uwm.edu
Phone: 414-229-4445

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Latin American And Caribbean Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Microbiology, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Operations Management And Supervision
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual And Multilingual Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Junior High/middle School Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Secondary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Urban Education And Leadership
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
French Language And Literature
Germanic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Italian Language And Literature
Linguistics
Russian Language And Literature
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Hospital And Health Care Facilities Administration/management
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Meteorology
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15,355

Applied

14,618

Accepted

18,751

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,869

Females Applied

8,478

Females Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,486

Males Applied

6,140

Males Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.19

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	August 2nd
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	570	500	600
SAT Math	565	490	580
ACT Composite	22	18	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,020

In-state

22,020

Out-of-state

10,020

In-district

Fees

1,565

Full-time student fees

11,139

Room & board

6,706

Room only

Financial Aid

9,192

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,933

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,739

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,960

Avg. Loan Aid

1,443

Avg. Grant Aid

6,889

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

50.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

8%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

18,751

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.44%
Black or African American	7.1%
White or Caucasian	64.08%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	6.17%
Two or more races	14.68%
Other	1.28%

Gender

Male (45.17%)

Female (54.83%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	18%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Welcome and PantherFest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football			No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football			No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

1,576

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 998

Part-time - 578

Male - 739

Female - 837