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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public university in a large city in the Milwaukee, WI metro with 18,047 students and a 91% acceptance rate.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public · City, large · 18,047 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Horizon League

Admission rate

91%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,090

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,014

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

49%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

72%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,990

10 years after entry

Students

18,047

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2027–28

PlanEntry termDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		FallAugust 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: uwm.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$10,329
$30,001–48,000$10,709
$48,001–75,000$12,344
$75,001–110,000$19,315
Over $110,000$21,477

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee courseCredits
Calculus AB3
Score 3: 4 credits MATH 211 (satisfies gen-ed…Score 3: 4 credits MATH 211 (satisfies gen-ed math requirement, footnote 4). Score 4/5: 4 credits MATH 231 (footnote 4).
Calculus BC3
Score 3: 4 credits MATH 231 (footnote 4). Score…Score 3: 4 credits MATH 231 (footnote 4). Score 4/5: 8 credits MATH 231 & 232 (footnote 4).
Biology3
Score 3: 3 credits BIO SCI 102. Score 4/5: 4…Score 3: 3 credits BIO SCI 102. Score 4/5: 4 credits BIO SCI 150.
Chemistry3
Score 3: 5 credits CHEM Elective/Nat Sci &…Score 3: 5 credits CHEM Elective/Nat Sci & Wellness Lab GER. Score 4/5: 5 credits CHEM 102 (may become CHEM 105 or 101 depending on program, footnote 3).
Physics 13
Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci &…Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci & Wellness Lab GER. Score 4/5: 5 credits PHYSICS 120 & 121.
English Language and Composition3
Score 3: 3 credits Free Elective. Score 4: 3…Score 3: 3 credits Free Elective. Score 4: 3 credits ENGLISH 101. Score 5: 3 credits ENGLISH 102 (credit for exams completed 2020+; earlier score-5 exams get ENGLISH 101 unless the English dept makes an exception, footnote 2).
English Literature and Composition3
Score 3: 3 credits Free Elective. Score 4: 3…Score 3: 3 credits Free Elective. Score 4: 3 credits ENGLISH 101. Score 5: 3 credits ENGLISH 102 (footnote 2, same rule as English Language & Composition).
United States History3
Score 3: 3 credits HIST Elective/Soc & Behavioral…Score 3: 3 credits HIST Elective/Soc & Behavioral Sci GER. Score 4/5: 6 credits HIST 151 & 152.
Show all 44 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3
Score 3: 4 credits MATH 211 (satisfies gen-ed…Score 3: 4 credits MATH 211 (satisfies gen-ed math requirement, footnote 4). Score 4/5: 4 credits MATH 231 (footnote 4).
Calculus BC3
Score 3: 4 credits MATH 231 (footnote 4). Score…Score 3: 4 credits MATH 231 (footnote 4). Score 4/5: 8 credits MATH 231 & 232 (footnote 4).
Biology3
Score 3: 3 credits BIO SCI 102. Score 4/5: 4…Score 3: 3 credits BIO SCI 102. Score 4/5: 4 credits BIO SCI 150.
Chemistry3
Score 3: 5 credits CHEM Elective/Nat Sci &…Score 3: 5 credits CHEM Elective/Nat Sci & Wellness Lab GER. Score 4/5: 5 credits CHEM 102 (may become CHEM 105 or 101 depending on program, footnote 3).
Physics 13
Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci &…Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci & Wellness Lab GER. Score 4/5: 5 credits PHYSICS 120 & 121.
English Language and Composition3
Score 3: 3 credits Free Elective. Score 4: 3…Score 3: 3 credits Free Elective. Score 4: 3 credits ENGLISH 101. Score 5: 3 credits ENGLISH 102 (credit for exams completed 2020+; earlier score-5 exams get ENGLISH 101 unless the English dept makes an exception, footnote 2).
English Literature and Composition3
Score 3: 3 credits Free Elective. Score 4: 3…Score 3: 3 credits Free Elective. Score 4: 3 credits ENGLISH 101. Score 5: 3 credits ENGLISH 102 (footnote 2, same rule as English Language & Composition).
United States History3
Score 3: 3 credits HIST Elective/Soc & Behavioral…Score 3: 3 credits HIST Elective/Soc & Behavioral Sci GER. Score 4/5: 6 credits HIST 151 & 152.
Statistics3
Score 3/4/5: 3 credits MTHSTAT 215 (counts as BUS…Score 3/4/5: 3 credits MTHSTAT 215 (counts as BUS ADM 210 for Business majors with additional instruction from the Lubar School, footnote 6).
Computer Science A3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits COMPSCI 250.
Macroeconomics3
Score 3: 3 credits ECON Elective/Soc & Behavioral…Score 3: 3 credits ECON Elective/Soc & Behavioral Sci GER. Score 4/5: 3 credits ECON 104.
Microeconomics3
Score 3: 3 credits ECON Elective/Soc & Behavioral…Score 3: 3 credits ECON Elective/Soc & Behavioral Sci GER. Score 4/5: 3 credits ECON 103.
World History: Modern3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits HIST 132.
Environmental Science3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits CES 210.
Physics 23
Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci &…Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci & Wellness Lab GER. Score 4/5: 5 credits PHYSICS 122 & 123.
European History3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits HIST 102.
Human Geography3
Score 3: 3 credits GEOG Elective/Soc & Behavioral…Score 3: 3 credits GEOG Elective/Soc & Behavioral Sci GER. Score 4/5: 3 credits GEOG 110.
Spanish Language and Culture3
Score 3: 3 credits SPANISH 204. Score 4: 3…Score 3: 3 credits SPANISH 204. Score 4: 3 credits SPANISH 318/319. Score 5: 6 credits SPANISH 308 & 318/319.
United States Government and Politics3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits POLSCI 104.
Computer Science Principles3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits COMPSCI 150.
Art History3
Score 3: 3 credits ARTHIST Elective/Humanities &…Score 3: 3 credits ARTHIST Elective/Humanities & Arts GER. Score 4/5: 6 credits ARTHIST 101 & 102.
Music Theory3
Score 3/4/5: 6 credits MUSIC Elective (further…Score 3/4/5: 6 credits MUSIC Elective (further assessment required, footnote 1).
African American Studies3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits of AFRIC 215.
Business w/ Personal Finance3
Score 3/4/5: 3 credits BUS ADM Elective. (College…Score 3/4/5: 3 credits BUS ADM Elective. (College Board Career Kickstart course, listed on the same chart as the AP exams above.)
Calculus BC: AB Subscore3
Only referenced when the Calculus BC score is…Only referenced when the Calculus BC score is below 3 (footnote 5). Score 3: 4 credits MATH 211. Score 4/5: 4 credits MATH 231.
Chinese Language and Culture3
Score 3: 3 credits CHINESE 202. Score 4: 6…Score 3: 3 credits CHINESE 202. Score 4: 6 credits CHINESE 301. Score 5: 6 credits CHINESE 302.
Comparative Government and Politics3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits POLSCI 106.
Cybersecurity3
Score 3/4/5: 3 credits INFOST Elective. (Career…Score 3/4/5: 3 credits INFOST Elective. (Career Kickstart course.)
Drawing3
Score 3: 3 credits ART Elective/Humanities & Art…Score 3: 3 credits ART Elective/Humanities & Art GER. Score 4/5: 6 credits ART Elective/Humanities & Art GER (footnote 1).
French Language and Culture3
Score 3: 3 credits FRENCH 204. Score 4: 6 credits…Score 3: 3 credits FRENCH 204. Score 4: 6 credits FRENCH 204 & 303. Score 5: 6 credits FRENCH 303 & 324.
German Language and Culture3
Score 3: 3 credits GERMAN 203. Score 4: 6 credits…Score 3: 3 credits GERMAN 203. Score 4: 6 credits GERMAN 204 & 415. Score 5: 6 credits GERMAN 331 & 415.
Introductory Psychology3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits PSYCH 101.
Italian Language and Culture3
Score 3: 4 credits ITALIAN 104. Score 4: 3…Score 3: 4 credits ITALIAN 104. Score 4: 3 credits ITALIAN 203. Score 5: 6 credits ITALIAN 203 & 204.
Japanese Language and Culture3
Score 3: 3 credits JAPAN 102. Score 4: 6 credits…Score 3: 3 credits JAPAN 102. Score 4: 6 credits JAPAN 201. Score 5: 6 credits JAPAN 202.
Latin3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits LATIN 306.
Networking3
Score 3/4/5: 3 credits INFOST Elective. (Career…Score 3/4/5: 3 credits INFOST Elective. (Career Kickstart course.)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3
Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci &…Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci & Wellness Lab GER. Score 4/5: 5 credits PHYSICS 210 & 215.
Physics C: Mechanics3
Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci &…Score 3: 3 credits PHYSICS Elective/Nat Sci & Wellness Lab GER. Score 4/5: 5 credits PHYSICS 209 & 214.
Precalculus3Score 3: 3 credits MATH 105. Score 4/5: 4 credits MATH 115.
Research3Score 3/4/5: 3 credits of Free Elective.
Seminar3
Score 3/4/5: 3 credits of Free Elective (students…Score 3/4/5: 3 credits of Free Elective (students may appeal through their advising unit for GER credit based on material covered, footnote 7).
Spanish Literature and Culture3
Score 3: 3 credits SPANISH 204. Score 4/5: 3…Score 3: 3 credits SPANISH 204. Score 4/5: 3 credits Upper Division SPANISH Elective.
Studio Art: 2D Design3
Score 3: 3 credits ART Elective/Humanities & Art…Score 3: 3 credits ART Elective/Humanities & Art GER. Score 4: 3 credits ART 108. Score 5: 3 credits ART Elective/Humanities & Art GER (footnote 1).
Studio Art: 3D Design3
Score 3: 3 credits ART Elective/Humanities & Art…Score 3: 3 credits ART Elective/Humanities & Art GER. Score 4: 3 credits ART 109. Score 5: 3 credits ART Elective/Humanities & Art GER (footnote 1).

Source: panthers.sharepoint.com · checked September 25, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other248
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse247
Marketing/Marketing Management217
Finance156
Education149
Information Science/Studies148
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist112
Film/Cinema/Media Studies108
Show the other 78 majors
Computer Science96
Biology/Biological Sciences86
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies86
Mechanical Engineering77
Operations Management and Supervision74
Exercise Science and Kinesiology71
Speech Communication and Rhetoric69
Art/Art Studies57
Human Resources Development57
Social Work55
Accounting51
Mass Communication/Media Studies50
Civil Engineering48
Environmental Science47
English Language and Literature44
Business/Commerce43
Political Science and Government42
History41
Management Information Systems39
Sociology38
Electrical and Electronics Engineering37
Architecture36
Design and Visual Communications34
Urban Education and Leadership34
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts33
Music29
Economics25
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering24
Public Health23
International/Globalization Studies21
Art Teacher Education20
Occupational Therapy/Therapist19
Geology/Earth Science17
Biochemistry17
Neuroscience16
Business Analytics16
Nutrition Sciences16
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist15
Industrial Engineering14
Anthropology14
Special Education and Teaching13
Mathematics12
Dance10
Computer Engineering10
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia10
Chemistry9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other8
Art History, Criticism and Conservation8
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects7
Materials Engineering7
Philosophy7
Physics7
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management6
Women's Studies6
Linguistics6
Microbiology6
Meteorology5
Applied Mathematics5
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation5
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Geography and Environmental Studies4
Actuarial Science3
Urban Studies/Affairs3
Data Science3
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics3
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering3
Music Teacher Education3
Geography2
Latin American and Caribbean Studies2
African-American/Black Studies1
Russian Language and Literature1
French Language and Literature1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1
Data Analytics1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Jewish/Judaic Studies1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League

Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League

Basketball, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), cruatuwm.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

1,574,452 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Nearest hub airport

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.0 of 20

Elevation

689 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

15°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

52.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

18 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,310 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size