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86.3%Acceptance
$10,020Tuition
16,762Students
51%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$54,990Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$10,020
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,020
Average Net Price
$16,177
Students Receiving Financial Aid
30.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,980
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,980
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,800
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$244/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
61.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
43.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
30.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,860
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,001
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,762
$75,001 – $110,000 $19,773
$110,001+ $21,112

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $21,800 sticker price at UW-Milwaukee. The average net cost is $16,177 annually, or about $64,700 over four years. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $10,860 per year thanks to substantial federal aid. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 face costs around $15,762 annually.

UW-Milwaukee keeps debt manageable for a public research university. Graduates carry a median debt of $23,000, translating to monthly payments of $244. With median earnings hitting $54,990 ten years post-graduation, most alumni can handle these payments comfortably. The 43.78% federal loan rate shows many students avoid borrowing entirely.

In-state students get the strongest value proposition here. With 87.60% of students from Wisconsin and relatively low in-state tuition at $10,020, local families access quality research university programs without breaking the bank.

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