Financial Aid at UWM
Financial Aid Amount Received
$6,805 (30.90% of tuition)
Percent of Financial Aid Received
68% of 18,348 students
13,287 undergraduate students (68% of all students) have received grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The percentage of students who received financial aid extremely higher compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin.
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Ohio State University-Main Campus and Mississippi State University, the percentage of students who received financial aid is higher (the average of the schools is 76.20%).
Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
The average amount of grants of scholarship aid is $6,805 and the average loan amount is $6,290. The average financial aid amount is 30.90% of tuition & fees based on out-of-state rate (tuition & fees: $22,020).
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 13,287 | 68% | $90,415,981 | $6,805 |
| Pell Grants | 5,660 | 29% | $25,891,684 | $4,575 |
| Federal Students Loans | 8,456 | 44% | $53,185,283 | $6,290 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid Comparison Chart
First-time (full-time) Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the full-time, first-time undergraduate students (freshmen, in most cases), 2,534 students have received one or more types of financial aid at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
The average amount of federal, state, local or institutional grant aid is $5,963 and the average amount of student loans awarded to full-time first-time undergraduate students is $7,446.
The following table shows the financial data by type of aid at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
First-time Undergraduate Financial Aid by Type
| Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 2,717 | 84% | - | - |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,534 | 78% | $15,110,722 | $5,963 |
| Federal Grants | 1,379 | 42% | $9,441,277 | $6,846 |
| Pell Grants | 1,021 | 31% | $5,044,741 | $4,941 |
| Other Federal Grants | 1,368 | 42% | $4,396,536 | $3,214 |
| State/Local Grants | 1,161 | 36% | $3,428,767 | $2,953 |
| Institutional Grants | 1,874 | 58% | $2,240,678 | $1,196 |
| Student Loans | 1,607 | 49% | $11,965,257 | $7,446 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,570 | 48% | $8,032,523 | $5,116 |
| Other Student Loans | 288 | 9% | $3,932,734 | $13,655 |
Financial Aid by Income Level
The following table summarizes the number of schools receiving financial aid and its average amount by income levels at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
| Income Level | # of Students | # of Students Receiving Aid | Total Amount of Aid Received | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Income Level | - | - | $9,736,146 | $5,385 |
| 0 - $30,000 | 381 | 378 | $4,192,331 | $11,003 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 297 | 296 | $2,956,734 | $9,955 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 305 | 299 | $1,713,169 | $5,617 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 317 | 236 | $507,945 | $1,602 |
| $110,001 - more | 508 | 342 | $365,967 | $720 |
Paid Tuition Rates by Residency
At University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, for the first-time/full-time students, 2,840 students have paid in-state rate of tuition and 410 students have paid out-of-state tuition rate.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| In-District Rate | 0 |
| In-State Rate | 2,840 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 410 |
| Un-known | 0 |
Number of Students by Living Arrangement (Freshmen)
At University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1,283 full-time/first-time students live on-campus such as dormitory and campus-owned apartments, and 141 students live off-campus. In addition, 478 students live with their family.
| # of Students | |
|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 1,283 |
| Living Off-Campus | 141 |
| Living with Family | 478 |
| Un-known | 175 |