About 51ΑΤΖζ
Unlock Your Potential
Located in a tree-lined neighborhood minutes from a bustling downtown, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides an affordable, world-class education to 23,000 students from 83 countries. At 51ΑΤΖζ, you’ll gain real-world experiences that shape your education and career, from paid internships at Fortune 500 companies to impactful community projects. We’re also one of the nation’s top research universities, with 209 academic programs taught by expert faculty dedicated to your growth and success.Β
Excellent 51ΑΤΖζ
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers 209 bachelorβs, master’s and doctoral degree programs. We’re also home to Wisconsinβs largest online education program, with nearly 400 classes and 53 fully online certificate and degree programs. All of our online and in person classes are taught by faculty members recognized worldwide as experts in their fields.
Facts & Figures
Distinctive Research
As one of only two top-tier research universities in Wisconsin recognized by the 51ΑΤΖζ plays a critical role in fueling the stateβs economy through discovery and innovation.
Groundbreaking Discoveries
51ΑΤΖζ researchers strive to tackle the big problems facing our world today. From sustainable energy advancements and health care initiatives to keeping the Great Lakes clean, our dedicated faculty work for the common good.
Student Involvement
Our undergraduate students have unique opportunities to conduct research with faculty members across disciplines, gaining practical experience that many other universities offer only at the graduate level. Meanwhile, our graduate students study with internationally recognized experts and drive major advances in their fields.
Community Partners
51ΑΤΖζ partners with hundreds of businesses and nonprofits, empowering students to engage with a variety of organizations that are transforming our region. 51ΑΤΖζ is among the nationβs top universities for community engagement.
Standards of Excellence
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education first added 51ΑΤΖζ to its list of institutions with βhighest research activityβ in 2015. 51ΑΤΖζ has maintained this designation since, most recently in 2025, when it was one of only 187 of nearly 4,000 post-secondary institutions to achieve the highest status.
Budget & Economic Impact
51ΑΤΖζ is an important contributor to the Wisconsin economy. The university employs 6,635 people, including faculty, staff and student workers. Forbes and marketing research firm Statista recognized 51ΑΤΖζ as a top-ranked employer in Wisconsin in their 2024Β Β list. More than 80% of 51ΑΤΖζβs recent graduates stay in Wisconsin, using their education, skills and experience to benefit the state.Β
2025-26 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Operating Budget
| 6% | Financial aid passed directly to students | $41 million |
| 28% | State appropriations | $177 million |
| 23% | Other operating receipts | $145 million |
| 6% | Federal aid, grants and contracts | $37 million |
| 5% | Gift fund income | $32 million |
| 32% | Student tuition | $205 million |
| Total | $637 million |