Outcomes at UWM
Graduation Rate
47.35%
Retention Rate
76.00%
Graduation Rate
The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is 47.35% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Wisconsin. 1,544 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 3,261 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 65.20%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 1,544 students have completed. In addition, 151 students still enrolled and 1,566 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 3,261 | 3,261 |
| Completers | 1,544 (47.35%) | 1,544 |
| Still Enrolled | 151 (4.63%) | 151 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,566 (48.02%) | 1,566 |
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, 734 students have completed in 4 years and additional 615 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 734 (22.51%) |
296 (19.32%) |
438 (25.33%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 615 (18.86%) |
303 (19.78%) |
312 (18.05%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 195 (5.98%) |
97 (6.33%) |
98 (5.67%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47.35% (1,544/3,261) | 45.43% (696/1,532) | 49.05% (848/1,729) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28.57% (2/7) | 50.00% (1/2) | 20.00% (1/5) |
| Asian | 48.46% (110/227) | 44.26% (54/122) | 53.33% (56/105) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 28.04% (60/214) | 19.54% (17/87) | 33.86% (43/127) |
| Hispanic | 39.69% (154/388) | 37.70% (72/191) | 41.62% (82/197) |
| White | 51.46% (1,109/2,155) | 50.30% (495/984) | 52.43% (614/1,171) |
| Two or More Race | 28.66% (47/164) | 22.08% (17/77) | 34.48% (30/87) |
| Unknown | 60.00% (3/5) | 33.33% (1/3) | 100.00% (2/2) |