Campus & Student Life at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

Home to about 14,068 undergraduates in 2020, UW Oshkosh is a large, public university located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UW Oshkosh offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UW Oshkosh can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UW Oshkosh Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UW Oshkosh Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UW Oshkosh Disability Services.

UW Oshkosh for the Military

While not a "service academy", UW Oshkosh 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 UW Oshkosh Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UW Oshkosh for Veterans Guide.

UW Oshkosh offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UW Oshkosh 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 - Oshkosh

UW Oshkosh 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 - Oshkosh

UW Oshkosh has a comparatively large, student body. There were 14,068 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,863 (55.9%). Part-time attendance was 6,205 (44.1%).

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is Ranked #1,870 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UW Oshkosh is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UW Oshkosh #1870 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 UW Oshkosh by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UW Oshkosh Diversity Guide.

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Competes in the NCAA

UW Oshkosh has a total of 574 student athletes, 337 men and 237 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 - Oshkosh Athletics