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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM)
- 2200 E Kenwood Blvd
- Milwaukee, WI 53201
- OPEID College Code: 00389600
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- General Phone: (414) 229-1122
- Chancellor: Carlos Santiago
- Website: www.uwm.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 29,338
- College Alias: UWM, UW Milwaukee
- College Mascot: Panthers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UWM Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www4.uwm.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 4,380 | 5,124 | 9,504 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,273 (98%) | 5,041 (98%) | 9,314 (98%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,967 (46%) | 2,123 (42%) | 4,090 (44%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 3,981 | 97% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UWM Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 66%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 56% | 20% | 20% | 5% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,686 | $3,842 | $2,071 | $2,544 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 186 | 146 | 151 |
| Number in Repayment | 6,913 | 5,498 | 4,645 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,954 | $6,626 | $6,220 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,954 | $6,626 | $6,220 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,406 | $4,988 | $4,596 |
| Other Expenses | $3,640 | $3,448 | $3,160 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,700 | $6,950 | $6,130 |
| Other Expenses | $4,626 | $3,448 | $3,160 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,640 | $3,448 | $3,160 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,950 | $16,012 | $14,926 |
| Out of State | $16,950 | $16,012 | $14,926 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,230 | $17,974 | $16,460 |
| Out of State | $20,230 | $17,974 | $16,460 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,544 | $11,024 | $10,330 |
| Out of State | $11,544 | $11,024 | $10,330 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 29,338 Undergraduate: 24,395 Graduate: 4,943
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,528 Female: 15,810
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 11,665 Female: 12,730
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,863 Female: 3,080
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 22,415 Part-Time: 6,923
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 20,190 Part-Time: 4,205
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,225 Part-Time: 2,718
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 745 | 3% |
| American Indian | 215 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1,913 | 7% |
| Asian | 1,233 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1,122 | 4% |
| White | 24,110 | 82% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 110 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,389 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,818 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,472 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,015 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,568 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 909 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,150 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 677 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 230 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,543 | 2,752 | 791 |
| Faculty Status | 1,752 | 1,199 | 553 |
| Tenured Faculty | 517 | 494 | 23 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,079 | - | 1,079 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,581 | 1,029 | 552 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,498 | 980 | 518 |
| Primarily Research | 24 | 18 | 6 |
| Primarily Public Service | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 173 | 170 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 1,063 | 900 | 163 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 726 | 653 | 73 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 303 | 267 | 36 |
| Skilled Crafts | 31 | 31 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 291 | 258 | 33 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,634 (944) | $69,987 (526) | $60,157 (418) |
| Professor | $89,815 (207) | $90,239 (145) | $88,825 (62) |
| Associate Professor | $68,879 (273) | $70,517 (167) | $66,300 (106) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,034 (279) | $63,541 (130) | $56,973 (149) |
| Instructor | $46,984 (7) | $42,000 (2) | $48,978 (5) |
| Lecturer | $42,177 (177) | $43,999 (82) | $40,604 (95) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,990 (52) | $79,134 (24) | $67,723 (28) |
| Professor | $92,293 (14) | $91,280 (9) | $94,118 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $74,514 (13) | $103,513 (3) | $65,814 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,661 (10) | $62,806 (3) | $65,455 (7) |
| Instructor | $54,722 (3) | $54,474 (2) | $55,217 (1) |
| Lecturer | $60,325 (12) | $67,112 (7) | $50,823 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,326 (996) | $69,758 (550) | $59,859 (446) |
| Professor | $88,910 (221) | $89,330 (154) | $87,943 (67) |
| Associate Professor | $68,520 (286) | $70,767 (170) | $65,227 (116) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,787 (289) | $63,267 (133) | $56,820 (156) |
| Instructor | $46,321 (10) | $43,285 (4) | $48,345 (6) |
| Lecturer | $42,633 (189) | $44,857 (89) | $40,653 (100) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,517,794 | $1,061,786 | $1,456,008 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 42% | 58% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 280 | 144 | 136 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 280 | 144 | 136 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 38 | 20 | 18 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 64 | 31 | 33 |
| Soccer | 55 | 31 | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 64 | 28 | 36 |
| Tennis | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $109,418 | $48,541 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $30,133 | $23,684 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 35 | 16 | 19 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 19% |
| American Indian | 19% |
| Black | 15% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| White | 46% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 15% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 34 |
| Drug Related | 112 | 117 |
| Liquor Related | 156 | 213 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 7 |
| Drug Related | 42 | 83 |
| Liquor Related | 67 | 213 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 35 | 37 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | - |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 22 | 19 |
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