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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413

Official telephone: (414) 229-1122
Website: www.uwm.edu

Screen last updated on: December 2016

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

22,284

Full-time undergraduates:

18,284

Part-time undergraduates:

4,000

Total graduate students:

4,835

Full-time graduate students:

2,648

Part-time graduate students:

2,187

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

First-year student enrollment breakdown:


0.2%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
7.0%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.7%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
12.0%	Hispanic/Latino
0.2%	Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
65.8%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.0%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
3.0%	Nonresident Alien
0.2%	Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:


0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
6.8%	Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.2%	Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
9.2%	Hispanic/Latino
0.1%	Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
67.7%	White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.8%	Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
3.6%	Nonresident Alien
0.2%	Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

104 acres

City or town school is located in:

Milwaukee

Population of city/town:

599,164

Online campus map:

www.uwm.edu/map

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

No. Limited space available.

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms
single-student apartments
special housing for disabled students

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

74%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

19%

Percent of students who live off campus:

81%

Students required to live on campus:

All first-time freshman must live on campus unless living with relatives near campus.

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

532

Other computer facilities/services:

On-campus TechStore.

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Curriculum, music, multimedia, and American Geographical Society libraries. Archives. Special collections.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Art gallery, visual arts institute.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological

Career placement services:

career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, adaptive equipment, braille services

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station

School newspaper(s):

UWM Post, published online

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

313

Campus-based religious organizations:

Campus Crusade for Christ, Chabad Jewish Student Group, Cornerstone Campus Ministries, Disciples Today, Eastbrook International Ministry, Epikos, Faith N Queers, Christians on Campus, The Corner House - Lutheran Campus Ministry, The Point of Grace, University Christian Ministries, Zeal Bible Ministries; InterVarsity Christian, Lutheran Student, Pagan Student, and University Bible Fellowships; Latter-day and Muslim Student Associations

Minority student organizations:

Asian Basketball Student Organization, Black Graduate Student Alliance, Black Pre-Law Society, Hmong Americans in Business; Asian, Black, and Latino Student Unions; American Indian and Hmong Student Associations

International student organizations:

Africology NOW, Global Student Alliance, Il Circolo, Japanese Culture Association, Jewish Student Organization, Jewish Student Services, Multicultural Student Coalition, Nago Capoeira, Students of India; Chinese Student and Scholar and Persian Culture Associations; African, Bangladesh, Desi, Malaysian, and Taiwanese Student Associations; Chinese, German, Russian, and Saudi Students clubs

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

music, theatre, political, service, and special-interest groups

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Andy Geiger,
Athletic Director

Director of women's athletics:

Kathy Litzau,
Associate Athletic Director/SWA

Athletic department's mailing address:

Athletic Director,
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee,
P.O. Box 413,
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413

Athletics homepage:

www4.uwm.edu/news/weather

School colors:

black and gold

School mascot:

Panthers

Athletic conference memberships:

Horizon League (Division I)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's diving	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's swimming	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Men's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's basketball	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's cross-country	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's diving	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's soccer	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's swimming	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's tennis	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (indoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NCAA Div. I
Women's volleyball	yes	NCAA Div. I

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

Athletic facilities:

natotorium, indoor track; baseball and soccer fields; basketball and volleyball courts

Intramural/Recreational sports:

badminton, basketball, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, futsal, indoor soccer, racquetball, volleyball

Club sports for men:

badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, equestrian sports, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, paintball, rugby, sailing, skiing, soccer, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water skiing

Club sports for women:

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Milwaukee (14 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Chicago (84 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Milwaukee (4 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Milwaukee (near campus)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

fair

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Aurora Health Care, Northwestern Mutual.

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Jim Rygiel, three-time Oscar winner for digital effects for the 'Lord of the Rings' films
Milton Coleman, deputy managing editor of The Washington Post
Luis Arreaga, U.S. Ambassador to Iceland.

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