University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Founded 1956
President Mark Mone (Chancellor)
Fees USD 9,592
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is a public research university founded in 1956, Wisconsin’s second-largest university. Enrolling 24,000 students in Milwaukee — Wisconsin’s largest city and economic engine — UWM is known for architecture (School of Architecture and Urban Planning — top Milwaukee design school), engineering, business, nursing, and information studies programs.
Schools
- School of Architecture and Urban Planning — Top Milwaukee architecture and urban design programs
- College of Engineering and Applied Science — ABET-accredited engineering
- Lubar College of Business — AACSB-accredited; Milwaukee business connections
- College of Nursing — CCNE-accredited; nursing for Milwaukee’s healthcare market
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~80% | In-State Tuition: ~$9,592