UWM Housing Costs

$6,545 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$4,680 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$800 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$3,600 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at UWM?

Make the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at UWM

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $6,545 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,680. Altogether, the average on-campus student at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee budgeted around $19,826 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$15,426	$15,426
— Housing	$6,545
— Meals	$4,680
Other Living Expenses	$3,600	$3,600
Books and Supplies	$800	$800
Total	$19,826	$19,826

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Projected Four-Year Cost: $83,855

Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.

Over four years you could pay about $83,855 in housing, food and other expenses.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$14,204
Two Years Ago	$14,330
One Year Ago	$14,580
Most Recent Year (2026)	$15,426
One Year From Now *	$15,868
Two Years From Now *	$16,323
Three Years From Now *	$16,791
Four Years From Now *	$17,273

* estimated

Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 2.9% per year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $20,268 in their first year.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $21,673 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $20,723 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $83,855 for a four-year degree, versus about $40,991 over a two-year associate program.