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Milwaukee, WI · Stevens Point, WI
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,014/yr | $14,559/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,329/yr | $8,833/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $21,503 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,709/yr | $9,609/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,344/yr | $11,428/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,315/yr | $17,042/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,477/yr | $18,737/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,684/yr | $8,800/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,684/yr | $8,800/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,742/yr | $3,560/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $22,756/yr | $20,079/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,398/yr | $9,488/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,398/yr | $18,508/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 29% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 91% | 92% |
| SAT average | 1090 | 1150 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | 20–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–25 · Math 16–24 | English 19–26 · Math 18–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 16,662 | 8,820 |
| Students accepted | 14,736 | 7,950 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,366 | 1,828 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 23% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 68% | 54% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 51% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,990/yr | $52,021/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,406–$76,601 | $37,608–$69,056 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 54% |
| Black students graduating | 34% | 26% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 31% |
| Asian students graduating | 51% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,851/yr | $43,371/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 31% | 37% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 45% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 43% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,789/yr | $48,586/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Health Professions 12% · Computer & Information Sciences 7% | Natural Resources & Conservation 19% · Education 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 19% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Education — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $104,446/yr | Chemical Engineering — $84,047/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 16,758 | 7,306 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 21 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 4,162 | 743 |
| Average professor pay | $9,960/mo | $7,919/mo |
| Full-time professors | 64% | 76% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $50,518 | $63,572 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Milwaukee, WI | Stevens Point, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1885 | 1894 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Men | 44% | 43% |
| Women | 56% | 57% |
| White students | 57% | 85% |
| Black students | 9.7% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 17% | 5.2% |
| Asian students | 7.4% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 33% | 31% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 9.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 7.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,310/yr | $8,261/yr |
| Endowment | $257.8M | $68.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 4,090 | 3,462 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,297/yr | $4,850/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,433/yr | $3,650/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 26 |
| Student athletes | 334 | 210 |
| Athletic scholarships | $4.8M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $15.2M | $5.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $15.2M | $5.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $193,429 | $94,190 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.