Public

Large

Horizon League

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.07

Acceptance Rate97.1%

UW-Milwaukee’s 97.1% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for many students, so your strategy should focus on showing you can succeed once enrolled. If your SAT or ACT score strengthens your 3.07-ish GPA profile, submit it; if not, use the test-optional policy and emphasize steady coursework.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee facts and stats

Quick Facts

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is an urban public university with an undergraduate enrollment of 18,667 students. UW-Milwaukee has a freshman retention rate of 71% and a 6-year graduation rate of 53%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16.3:1.

Location

Milwaukee, WI

Undergrad Enrollment18,667

Freshman Retention71%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio16.3:1

Graduation Rate53%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

November 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to UW-Milwaukee, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year for a retake and possible superscore improvement. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 1, fall senior-year retakes will not arrive in time, so complete any UW-Milwaukee testing by the summer before senior year.

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What you'll actually pay

UW-Milwaukee is a public Horizon League university with in-state tuition of $10,398 and out-of-state tuition of $22,398. About 48% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $1,277. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline for financial aid consideration.

In-State Tuition$10,398

Out-of-State Tuition$22,398

Room and Board$11,684

Average Merit Award$1,277

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid48%

Average Aid Package$10,961

Average Debt at Grad$33,783

UW-Milwaukee’s out-of-state tuition is $22,398, compared with $10,398 in-state, plus $11,684 for room and board. Financial aid reaches 48% of students, with an average aid package of $10,961, so many students pay less than the sticker price. Merit awards are available but modest on average at $1,277. Graduates leave with an average debt of $33,783.