University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is one of the fifteen public 4-year colleges in Wisconsin. The campus is located in an urban area, in Milwaukee.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 24,988 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,233 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,392 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 74%). Every year 41% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,091, and fees were $1,474. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,370 and $1,474 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students24,988 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
Master's degree | 5 | 23 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 2 | 12 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 42 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2013 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $56 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $337/credit | |
In State Students | $337/credit | |
Out of State Students | $807/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $649/credit | |
In State Students | $649/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,464/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $15,165 | $15,165 | $36,315 |
ADN | 70 | $23,590 | $23,590 | $56,490 |
BSN | 125 | $42,125 | $42,125 | $100,875 |
FNP | 50 | $32,450 | $32,450 | $73,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 36% | $4,273 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $3,502 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $2,750 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $2,148 |
Federal Student Loans | 64% | $5,670 |
Private Loans | 12% | $10,786 |
$14,445
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,821 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,034 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,702 |
$75,001 to $110,000$20,360 |
Over $110,000$21,157 |
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Student Population
20,360
Undergrads
4,628
Graduates
13,466
Women
11,522
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
66% |
Hispanic |
10% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Asian |
6% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Long Term Care Nursing Scholarships for Wisconsin Residents
- David & Eleanor Gasser Memorial Scholarship
- John D. and Virginia Riesch Scholarship
- Bridgette Wegert Memorial Choral Scholarship
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee/Sundstrand/SAE Engineering Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Wisconsin state board of nursing.