by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee were $10,398 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $22,398. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,626 in-state and $1,626 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,772 | $20,772 |
| Fees | $1,626 | $1,626 |
| Total | $10,398 | $22,398 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,091 | $19,956 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,091 | $19,956 |
| One Year Ago | $8,455 | $20,455 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,772 | $20,772 |
The chart here shows how tuition at UWM has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $22,745 next year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.68%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $10,676. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.42%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $22,715.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,676 | $22,715 |
| In 2 Years | $10,961 | $23,037 |
| In 3 Years | $11,254 | $23,363 |
| In 4 Years | $11,555 | $23,694 |
| In 5 Years | $11,864 | $24,029 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $92,809, or close to $44,446 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, head to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Financial Aid page.
