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How much could one year cost?

The price of a UWM degree depends on a variety of factors, from your state residency to the number of courses you take each semester. The chart below provides a basic overview of costs.

AssociateBachelor’sGraduate
Tuition$5,420$10,020$12,266
Housing n/a$6,706 $9,836
Meal Plann/a$4,433$4,433
Books$800$800$800
Estimated Total:$6,220$21,959$27,335
UWM total cost of attendance (PDF)
UWM Online cost information
UWM at Waukesha and UWM at Washington County (associate degree programs) cost information
AssociateUndergraduateGraduate
Tuition
Minnesota–Wisconsin Tuition
Reciprocity special rate
$5,763$14,331$20,681
Housing $6,706 $6,706 $9,836
Meal Plan$4,433$4,433$4,433
Books$800$800$800
Milwaukee Advantage Program – $1,000
Estimated Total:$17,702$25,270$35,750
UWM total cost of attendance (PDF)
UWM Online cost information
AssociateUndergraduateGraduate
Tuition
Midwest Tuition reduced rate
$7,902$14,248$17,616
Housing $6,706 $6,706 $9,836
Meal Plan$4,433$4,433$4,433
Books$800$800$800
Milwaukee Advantage Program – $1,000
Estimated Total:$19,841$25,187$32,685
UWM total cost of attendance (PDF)
UWM Online cost information
AssociateUndergraduateGraduate
Tuition$13,084$22,020$25,697
Housing $6,706 $6,706 $9,836
Meal Plan$4,433$4,433$4,433
Books$800$800$800
Estimated Total:$25,023$33,959$40,766
UWM total cost of attendance (PDF)
UWM Online cost information

Take a look at the tuition rate that applies to you.

Use our online tool to add up the numbers based on your situation.

On-campus housing is available on the main campus in Milwaukee. Rates vary based on room type and building.

Students living on campus have three meal plans to choose from. Plans are required for most UWM residence halls.

The amounts listed on this fee schedule do not include any special course fees, distance education fees, or differential tuition that will be charged in addition to normal tuition and are not included in the 12-18 credit pricing plateau. Consult the Schedule of Classes for a complete listing. Differential tuition is defined on the “Additional/Differential per Credit Charges” tables on the Tuition and Fees page. Segregated fees are included in the tuition rates.

Ways to Reduce & Manage Cost

Generally based on merit. Undergraduate student scholarship amounts and application deadlines vary.

Federal and private loans are common forms of assistance that students must repay.

Gift or free money, usually based on financial need, that does not have to be repaid. This includes the Milwaukee Tuition Promise.

If you are a current or past member of the military, or a qualifying dependent of one, talk to our Veterans Specialist to determine what benefits are available to you.

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Master’s and doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply for assistantships and fellowships through the UWM Graduate School.

Based on eligibility, students can find more flexible options to split their payment over two or three installments over the semester.

If you’re a permanent resident of Wisconsin or other Midwest states, you are likely eligible for reduced tuition rates.

* A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed each year to receive grants or to be evaluated for most loan assistance.

Return on Your Investment

A college degree can lead to increased job satisfaction and a higher salary. College graduates even report higher levels of happiness and better health.

Stand out

Three out of four new jobs posted require at least a bachelor’s degree, according to a 2017 study led by researchers at Harvard Business School.

Earn more

Nationally, college graduates earn 56 percent more than high school graduates.

Join the state’s largest alumni network

Seventy-four percent of UWM alumni live, work, hire and inspire right here in Wisconsin.

Male UWM student wearing a UWM shirt and smiling
Bo has been a role model as a nontraditional student and veteran while studying nursing at UWM. He has accepted a position after graduation with the Veterans Administration in Charleston, South Carolina. (UWM Photo/Chris Baylor)
UWM social work major sitting at their desk
Addison, graduating with a master’s degree in criminal justice and criminology, has been passionate about LGBTQ+ issues within the criminal justice system. They have been hired by JusticePoint, a nonprofit social justice organization working with people on deferred prosecution agreements. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
Engineering student Eric smiling and looking to the side
Eric, an electrical engineering graduate, has accepted a position at Eaton Corp. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
Smiling Black female UWM student wearing a yellow UWM hoodie
Jasmine has been very involved while studying education at UWM. She has worked at the Student Services office, been an officer in the Black Student Union and been a mentor at the Boys & Girls Clubs. After graduation, she will begin a job with the new UWM Office of Student Experience and Talent office, helping students find internships. (UWM Photo/Chris Baylor)
UWM female student leaning against weight machine in gym
Lauren, a design and visual communication student, has always kept balance in her life by pursuing powerlifting in addition to design. She was a graphic design intern at Rogue Fitness — that internship turned into a full-time job after graduation. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
UWM IST student with blue hair smiling at camera
While a student with UWM’s School of Information Studies, Amanda was the project lead of her Nonprof-IT group. Now she has accepted a full-time position with Northwestern Mutual as an associate software engineer. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
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