You’ll begin reaping the benefits of a UWM education as soon as you step onto campus. Learn a new language, land a career-launching internship, work with a world-renowned scientist. Make new friends. Only you can tell us what these experiences are worth. Here’s what we can tell you: The investment you make in a college education will pay off for the rest of your life.

To get started, review our cost estimates and connect with our financial aid department. Our team processes 30,000 applications yearly to help students identify tools and resources to finance their degree.

How Much Could One Year Cost?

The price tag attached to a UWM degree depends on a variety of factors, from your state residency to the number of courses you take each semester. Research basic cost breakdowns in the chart below.

Wisconsin Residents

Associate Bachelor’s Graduate
Tuition $5,148 $9,598 $12,050
Housing $6,446 $6,735
Meal Plan $4,189 $4,189
Books $800 $800 $800
Estimated Total $5,948 $21,033 $23,774

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UWM at Waukesha and UWM at Washington County (associate degree programs) cost information

Illinois Residents

Undergraduate Graduate
Tuition $13,644 $17,321
Housing $6,446 $6,735
Meal Plan $4,189 $4,189
Books $800 $800
Milwaukee Advantage Program – $1,000  
Estimated Total $24,079 $29,045

UWM Online cost information

Minnesota Reciprocity

Undergraduate Graduate
Tuition $13,701 $19,087
Housing $6,446 $6,735
Meal Plan $4,189 $4,189
Books $800 $800
Estimated Total $25,136 $30,811

UWM Online cost information

Midwest Student Exchange Program

Undergraduate Graduate
Tuition $13,644 $17,321
Housing $6,446 $6,735
Meal Plan $4,189 $4,189
Books $800 $800
Estimated Total $25,079 $29,045

UWM participates in the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP). Students from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio may qualify for reduced nonresident tuition. Students from Minnesota are required to apply for the Minnesota reciprocity program. ohe.state.mn.us

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Other States / International

Undergraduate Graduate
Tuition $21,168 $25,282
Housing $6,446 $6,735
Meal Plan $4,189 $4,189
Books $800 $800
Estimated Total $32,603 $37,006

UWM Online cost information

  • Tuition Rate Schedules

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  • Estimated Cost Calculator

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

  • Housing Rates

    Room rates range from $4,850 to $8,030 per year.

  • Meal Plans

    Three meal plan prices are available, including the $4,189/year standard plan. Plans are required for most UWM residence halls.

Ways to Reduce & Manage Cost

  • Scholarships

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

  • Loans*

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

  • Grants*

    Gift or free money, usually based on financial need, that does not have to be repaid.

  • Military Education Benefits

    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.

  • Student Employment

    UWM is hiring. Meet some of our biggest student employers.

  • Fellowships

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

  • Installment Plans

    Most students are eligible. After making a small initial payment, students can pay in two additional installments later in the semester.

* 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

    By 2020, 35 percent of job openings will require at least a bachelor’s degree.

  • Get a job

    More than 1,800 employers recruit at UWM.

  • Earn more

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

  • Join the state’s largest alumni network

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