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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, also referred to as UW-Milwaukee, UWM or just Milwaukee, is a public research university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The university offers more than 150 degree programs. It is home to the following schools and colleges:
The university's official mascot is called the Pounce Panther and the sports teams are nicknamed the Panthers. The athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I.
UW Milwaukee can be found in Milwaukee, WI (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at UW Milwaukee.
The most common majors at the school are in media, fine arts, and architecture and planning.
UW Milwaukee does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at UW Milwaukee are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 29,338 students were enrolled in the school.
UW Milwaukee student athletes compete in Horizon League competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
General Phone: (414) 229-1122
http://www.uwm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,041 | marketing, finance, accounting, business management, business administration, human resources development, MIS, operations management, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 887 | library science, English, political science, economics, sociology, history, anthropology, international studies, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 515 | education, educational administration, urban education, curriculum and instruction, special ed, art education, social foundations of education, music teaching |
| Media | 302 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Therapy and Counseling | 287 | psychology, educational psychology, school psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 269 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 209 | mechanical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, materials engineering |
| Family and Social Work | 209 | social work, public administration |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 171 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 170 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, physics, atmospheric physics, microbiology, chemistry courses |
| Fine Arts | 158 | fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Architecture and Planning | 157 | architecture, urban planning |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 116 | exercise science, occupational therapy, recreational therapy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 92 | clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 92 | computer and info science, computer support |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 52 | film studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 47 | drama, dance |
| Music | 42 | music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 37 | philosophy, religion, Jewish studies |
| Mathematics | 34 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Medical Administration | 29 | health care facilities management, medical records admin |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 25 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 22 | visual and performing arts, art studies |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for UW Milwaukee in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,612 | 72 |
| Master's degree | 1,237 | 46 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 115 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, UW Milwaukee had a total enrollment of 29,338 students (24,244 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 95% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
UW Milwaukee offers campus housing for 3,400 of its 24,244 (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 | 11,136 | 10,738 | 96% | 4,598 | 43% |
| Men | 5,354 | 5,106 | 95% | 2,306 | 45% |
| Women | 5,782 | 5,632 | 97% | 2,292 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,305 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,033 |
| Room and board | $ 5,738 |
| Room charge | $ 3,878 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,640 |
Financial Aid:
UW Milwaukee participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 389600)
UW Milwaukee has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 294 | 151 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 167 | 155 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 119 | 165 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 12 | $105,065 | 6 | $98,391 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $118,903 | 7 | $64,065 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $64,462 | 8 | $69,527 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $52,546 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $70,283 | 4 | $50,593 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $92,144 | 28 | $69,822 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 144 | $93,613 | 68 | $92,527 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 185 | $73,141 | 116 | $66,779 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 123 | $68,136 | 145 | $59,986 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $69,000 | 6 | $47,364 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 84 | $46,317 | 94 | $43,254 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 539 | $73,265 | 430 | $63,045 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Baseball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 105 | 92 | 197 |
| Track | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 41 | 58 | 99 |
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
Actuarial Science
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
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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
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
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Jewish/Judaic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Microbiology, 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 11% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad 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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