University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee is a public institution that was started in 1956. It has a undergraduate enrollment of 21,509, its environment is urban, and the campus size is 261 acres. It uses a semester-based academic year. Its in-state tuition/fees are $9,526; out-of-state tuition/fees are $21,168
The University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee is situated on the north side of the city and offers nearly 100 bachelor’s degree programs. Graduate learners can choose from more than 50 degrees, including those in the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business, the fields of education and engineering, and in the highly ranked library and information studies program. Outside the classroom, UWM learners get involved by exploring about 300 campus clubs and intramural sports teams, and by venturing off campus and into the city. In Milwaukee, learners can visit museums, theaters and a zoo, and even take the Lake Express ferry to Michigan.

On campus, student athletes can try out for the 15 UWM Panthers varsity sports teams, which participate in the NCAA Division I Horizon League. Notable UWM alumni include Golda Meir, a founder of the state of Israel; Jim Rygiel, three-time Academy Award winner for digital effects in the “Lord of the Rings” films; and James L. Ziemer, former president and CEO of Harley-Davidson.