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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Teaching Programs

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public institution located in Milwaukee, WI. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Rankings

UWM appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#24 of 77	State — Wisconsin
Overall Quality	#91 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#568 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

Contact information for UWM can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Phone:	4142292222
Website:	uwm.edu/
Admissions:	uwm.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	uwm.edu/onestop/contact/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into UWM?

You can apply to UWM online at: https://apply.wisconsin.edu/

UWM is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UWM

Here’s what UWM looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UWM?

UWM has an acceptance rate of 91%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

66% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at UWM ranged between 18 and 25.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at UWM can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	6,902	6,160	89%
Women	9,157	8,402	92%

Can I Afford University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

The average net price after aid at UWM is $16,177. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,772
In-State Fees	$1,626
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,772
Out-of-State Fees	$1,626
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,398
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$22,398

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at UWM receive some form of financial aid (3,305 students).

Nearly 67% of students at UWM receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,028 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,254.

Student Loan Debt

42% of UWM undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,378 per year.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 5,268 students enrolled at UWM. UWM is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 16,762 undergraduate students at UWM, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,408
Black or African American	1,676
Hispanic	2,698
White	9,403
American Indian/Alaska Native	67
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	16
Two or More Races	854
Non-Resident	352

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UWM are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Wisconsin	3,106
Illinois	186
Minnesota	68
Texas	9
Missouri	6

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate Student Diversity

4,434 of UWM’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UWM, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	190
Black or African American	243
Hispanic	354
White	2,389
American Indian/Alaska Native	22
Two or More Races	137
Non-Resident	1,033

Online Learning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

UWM offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

9,979 undergraduate students at UWM took at least one online class — of those, 2,128 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1,422 students took at least one online class and 1,006 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The following teaching majors are available at UWM, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	151	—	—	171
Educational Administration and Supervision	34	42	14	91
Curriculum and Instruction	—	41	—	41
Special Education and Teaching	15	4	—	39
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	25	—	—	25
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education	—	12	—	12
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	3

Academic Programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

UWM offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UWM has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.