Outcomes at UWM
Graduation Rate
49.32%
Retention Rate
73.00%
The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 49.32% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. 1,878 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,808 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 66.40%.
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. 1,878 students have completed. In addition, 126 students still enrolled and 1,804 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,808 | 3,183 | 625 |
| Completers | 1,878 (49.32%) | 1,689 | 189 |
| Still Enrolled | 126 (3.31%) | 111 | 15 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,804 (47.37%) | 1,383 | 421 |
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, 976 students have completed in 4 years and additional 549 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 976 (30.66%) |
397 (27.47%) |
579 (33.31%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 549 (17.25%) |
241 (16.68%) |
308 (17.72%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 164 (5.15%) |
91 (6.30%) |
73 (4.20%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49.32% (1,878/3,808) | 45.87% (821/1,790) | 52.38% (1,057/2,018) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36.36% (4/11) | 0.00% (0/4) | 57.14% (4/7) |
| Asian | 51.36% (113/220) | 48.51% (49/101) | 53.78% (64/119) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 33.67% (67/199) | 29.67% (27/91) | 37.04% (40/108) |
| Hispanic | 41.92% (205/489) | 39.45% (86/218) | 43.91% (119/271) |
| White | 52.06% (1,389/2,668) | 48.74% (618/1,268) | 55.07% (771/1,400) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (2/4) | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 45.39% (69/152) | 42.25% (30/71) | 48.15% (39/81) |
| Unknown | 44.44% (4/9) | 40.00% (2/5) | 50.00% (2/4) |