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About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public research university in Milwaukee, WI, known for its public research university, high acceptance rate, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 86%, Milwaukee is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 3,349 students each year. Milwaukee is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Milwaukee offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $5,385 per year; the sticker price of $36,479 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

86%
Overall Accept Rate
3.00
Typical Admitted GPA
21
Median Admitted ACT
GPATypical admitted range: 2.50 – 3.50 unweighted

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ACTScore range: 18 – 24

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Essay Strategy
UWM sits in the heart of Milwaukee, so if you write about wanting urban research opportunities, community engagement, or access to a major city for internships, connect those goals specifically to Milwaukee and UWM's location on the lake rather than speaking in abstract terms about wanting a city school.
Test Score Strategy
UWM is test optional, and if your score falls below their middle 50 percent range, you are better off leaving it out and letting your GPA and coursework carry your application.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$10.3k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$10.7k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$12.3k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$19.3k
110k+~$36k/yr$21.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

51%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$46k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
17,048
Undergrad Enrollment
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