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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · City · 6,877 students
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$14,305
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
51%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$55,548
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
87%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is a prominent regional public institution best known for producing many of the state’s leading healthcare professionals through its acclaimed College of Nursing, alongside standout programs in business, education, and radio-TV-film. Situated along the scenic Fox River near Lake Winnebago, the university offers an active, tight-knit student experience characterized by robust community engagement and a spirited athletics culture backed by numerous NCAA Division III national championships. A key distinctive feature of UW-Oshkosh is its nationally recognized commitment to environmental sustainability, highlighted by pioneering on-campus commercial biodigester facilities that provide students with unique, hands-on research opportunities in renewable energy.

Wikipedia:The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is a public university in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs.

Location
Oshkosh, WI, 54901 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
81 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,532$16,446
Housing & food (on campus)$9,410$9,410
Books & supplies$1,000$1,000
Cost of attendance$19,652$27,566 est.
Average net price$14,305Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$16,446
In-state: $8,532
Housing & food (on campus)$9,410
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$27,566 est.
In-state: $19,652
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $14,305
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,236
$30–48k
$9,654
$48–75k
$11,601
$75–110k
$16,853
$110k+
$19,223
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
51%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
27%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
59% graduated · 30% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,140
10 yrs after entry$55,548
Debt
Median at graduation$21,500
Monthly payment$228
Middle 50% owe$7.3k–$26.5k
90th percentile$32,583
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 18–25 · E 17–24 · M 17–25

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
22 : 1
Pell grant
16%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$65,029
Independent
16%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,140
After 10 yrs
$55,548
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing287
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods98
Finance and Financial Management Services88
Biology, General83
Psychology, General78
Marketing74
Business Administration, Management and Operations66
Criminal Justice and Corrections61
Human Services, General56
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas45
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other44
Special Education and Teaching41
Social Work37
Communication and Media Studies34
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication34
Economics33
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$44M
Full-time faculty
75%
Faculty salary
$8,888/mo
Teaching spend
$10,569
per student
Federal loans
24%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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