Campus & Student Life at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Home to about 20,056 undergraduates in 2020, UWM is a very large, public university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UWM offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UWM can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UWM Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UWM Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at UWM. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UWM Disability Services.

UWM for the Military

While not a "service academy", UWM does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UWM Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UWM for Veterans Guide.

UWM offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UWM does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

UWM offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

UWM has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 20,056 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 16,620 (82.9%). Part-time attendance was 3,436 (17.1%).

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is Ranked #764 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UWM is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UWM #764 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UWM by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UWM Diversity Guide.

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Competes in the NCAA

UWM has a total of 405 student athletes, 208 men and 197 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Athletics