{"id":73,"date":"2021-07-08T13:27:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T18:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2026-02-04T12:21:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:21:44","slug":"cost","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Cost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-pb-80 uwm-u-pt-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Online Cost<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Pursuing higher education is one of the most important investments you can make. A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee online degree opens doors to greater career opportunities, higher lifetime earnings and an enriched life through expanded knowledge and experiences. At 51ÁÔÆæ, we strive to make our online programs affordable for students like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">We&#8217;re here to support you every step of the way as you pursue your academic and career aspirations. Explore 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s online cost and take the next step toward a high-quality online degree.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-615\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40 uwm-p-card--shadow\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h4\">Get in Touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions about 51ÁÔÆæ Online tuition or financial aid options? Contact us for personalized guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><strong>Undergraduate Admissions<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"mailto:undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu\">undergraduateadmissions@uwm.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><strong>Graduate Admissions<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"mailto:gradschool@uwm.edu\">gradschool@uwm.edu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-0 uwm-u-py-40\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center size-h1 uwm-u-mt-0\" id=\"h-uwm-online-tuition-and-fees\">51ÁÔÆæ Online Tuition and Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-lg\">Explore detailed cost information for the program that interests you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--center-x\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/programs\/program-finder\/\" rel=\"\">Cost Information by Program<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/581\/2025\/01\/online-cost-terrance-thomas-20220318_EH_IMC_003.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ student, Terrance Thomas, standing outside of FIS where he was hired before graduation\" class=\"wp-image-1760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/581\/2025\/01\/online-cost-terrance-thomas-20220318_EH_IMC_003.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/581\/2025\/01\/online-cost-terrance-thomas-20220318_EH_IMC_003-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h1 heading-separator\" id=\"h-financial-aid-and-scholarships\">Financial Aid and Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">From federal aid to payment plans, we&#8217;re committed to helping make your online education accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/\">Office of Student Financial Services<\/a> can guide you through applying for federal financial aid, such as grants, loans and work-study programs, available to online students. <a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">Complete the FAFSA to get started<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">51ÁÔÆæ also offers a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/scholarships\/\">scholarship opportunities<\/a> that online students can pursue. General scholarships, as well as awards specific to your program of study, can help reduce your overall costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading size-h1 heading-separator\" id=\"h-competitive-pricing-exceptional-value\">Competitive Pricing, Exceptional Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">We believe world-class education should be accessible and affordable. That&#8217;s why 51ÁÔÆæ Online is competitively priced to help you achieve your academic and career goals within your means. A few key things to know about 51ÁÔÆæ Online costs are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list size-p-lg\">\n<li>Your per-credit tuition rate varies depending on how many courses you take each term, with lower rates for higher course loads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most of our online programs charge the same affordable tuition rate regardless of whether you live in Wisconsin or out of state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the programs that do differentiate between in-state and out-of-state students, 51ÁÔÆæ offers discounted tuition pricing to residents of seven Midwestern states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>51ÁÔÆæ awards more than $26 million in student scholarships annually. Learn more through the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.academicworks.com\/\">Panther Scholarship Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/581\/2024\/12\/students-at-roast-coffee-20220502_EH_IMC__HA_5262-copy.jpg\" alt=\"51ÁÔÆæ students studying and interacting with each other at a coffee shop\" class=\"wp-image-1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/581\/2024\/12\/students-at-roast-coffee-20220502_EH_IMC__HA_5262-copy.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/581\/2024\/12\/students-at-roast-coffee-20220502_EH_IMC__HA_5262-copy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/online\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/581\/2024\/10\/online-admissions-next-steps-20240807_EH_IMC_DJI_20240807063954_0058_D.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view from 51ÁÔÆæ's campus of the Milwaukee skyline and Lake Michigan\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\"\/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--vertcenter\"><div class=\"uwm-u-flex--center-x uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-flex--center-y uwm-u-text--center\"><h2>Next Steps<\/h2><p>With 51ÁÔÆæ Online, your academic goals are within reach. 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