University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee VERIFIED · federal data
Wisconsin (Midwest) · 16,758 undergrads · ~37 avg class size · 17:1 student-faculty · $22,398/yr sticker
public Tier 5
Urban Wisconsin research public; architecture, nursing, engineering.
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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.
Acceptance rate
90.7%
most recent reported cycle
GPA range
3.0–3.7
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)
SAT mid-50%
None–None
middle 50% admitted SAT score
ACT mid-50%
18–25
middle 50% admitted ACT score
Median earnings (10-yr)
$54K
Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined
≈ 1.7 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance
Career outcomes · 1 sources
Median graduate earnings · 1.7 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.
Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Healthcare IT and medical device manufacturing (Milwaukee, Johnson & Johnson supply chain)
- Regional banking and credit unions (Wisconsin-based: BMO Harris, Associated Bank, local fintech)
- Manufacturing engineering (Wisconsin industrial corridor: CNH Industrial, Rexnord, mid-tier roles)
- Architecture and construction (Milwaukee rebuilding boom, but lower pay than coastal markets)
- Supply chain logistics (Amazon, UPS hubs nearby, entry-level ops management positions)
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