Outcomes at UWM
Graduation Rate
47.87%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 47.87% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. 1,474 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,079 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 69.00%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 1,474 students have completed. In addition, 128 students still enrolled and 1,477 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,079 | 3,079 |
| Completers | 1,474 (47.87%) | 1,474 |
| Still Enrolled | 128 (4.16%) | 128 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,477 (47.97%) | 1,477 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 769 students have completed in 4 years and additional 553 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 769 (24.98%) |
311 (22.33%) |
458 (27.16%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 553 (17.96%) |
260 (18.66%) |
293 (17.38%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 152 (4.94%) |
71 (5.10%) |
81 (4.80%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47.87% (1,474/3,079) | 46.09% (642/1,393) | 49.35% (832/1,686) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20.00% (2/10) | 0.00% (0/5) | 40.00% (2/5) |
| Asian | 51.55% (100/194) | 49.49% (49/99) | 53.68% (51/95) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 33.33% (66/198) | 32.31% (21/65) | 33.83% (45/133) |
| Hispanic | 40.58% (155/382) | 38.79% (64/165) | 41.94% (91/217) |
| White | 51.61% (1,058/2,050) | 49.36% (464/940) | 53.51% (594/1,110) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 35.36% (64/181) | 34.21% (26/76) | 36.19% (38/105) |