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Students attend UW Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a large city. The school is a public institution. UW Milwaukee degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in media, fine arts, and architecture and planning.
UW Milwaukee is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at UW Milwaukee is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 27,502 students at the school (as of 2005).
UW Milwaukee values student athletics, and belongs to the Horizon League.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53211
General Phone: (414) 229-1122
Admissions Phone: (414) 229-5932
Financial Aid Phone: (414) 229-4541
http://www.uwm.edu
UW Milwaukee awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 978 | marketing, finance, business management, accounting, business administration, MIS, human resources development, operations management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 771 | English, library science, economics, history, political science, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, anthropology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 476 | education, curriculum and instruction, urban education, educational administration, special ed, art education, music teaching, social foundations of education |
| Media | 301 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 253 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 233 | psychology, educational psychology, school psychology |
| Engineering | 209 | engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering |
| Family And Social Work | 188 | social work, public administration |
| Architecture And Planning | 160 | architecture, urban planning |
| Fine Arts | 153 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 142 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 137 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 126 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, chemistry courses, atmospheric physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 99 | exercise science, occupational therapy, recreational therapy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 49 | clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 39 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 38 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 38 | drama, dance |
| Mathematics | 32 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 28 | film studies |
| Art Studies | 20 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 20 | environmental science |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | health care facilities management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for UW Milwaukee in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,181 | 67 |
| Master's degree | 1,236 | 46 |
| Doctor's degree | 90 | 17 |
In 2005, UW Milwaukee had a total enrollment of 27,502 students (23,464 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 97% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
UW Milwaukee offers campus housing for 2,654 of its 23,464 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,567 | 8,492 | 89% | 3,821 | 45% |
| Men | 4,314 | 3,826 | 89% | 1,769 | 46% |
| Women | 5,253 | 4,666 | 89% | 2,052 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (414) 229-5932
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,972 |
| Room and board | $ 4,596 |
| Room charge | $ 2,988 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,608 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,160 |
Financial Aid:
UW Milwaukee participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 389600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (414) 229-4541
UW Milwaukee has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $79,051 | 4 | $90,391 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $74,663 | 9 | $60,754 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 9 | $56,911 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $54,442 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 5 | $66,231 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $67,710 | 27 | $61,034 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 157 | $85,030 | 57 | $82,105 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 155 | $66,488 | 103 | $62,783 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 141 | $58,556 | 139 | $52,812 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $45,021 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 67 | $40,362 | 68 | $38,326 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 520 | $66,569 | 372 | $57,309 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Baseball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 115 | 129 | 244 |
| Track | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 45 | 84 | 129 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Music Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Urban Education and Leadership
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Hebrew Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UW Milwaukee Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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