University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Small city

87%Acceptance rate
$14,305Average net price / year
46%Graduation rate
$55,548Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,500Median debt at graduation
6,877Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$8,532
Out-of-state tuition
$16,446
Total cost of attendance
$19,652
Room & board
$9,410
Books & supplies
$1,000
Average net price
$14,305

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$9,236
$30–48k
$9,654
$48–75k
$11,601
$75–110k
$16,853
$110k+
$19,223

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
86.5%
Average SAT
1090
ACT composite (25–75%)
18–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46%
First-year retention
69%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$50,140
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,548
Median debt (graduates)
$21,500
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
16%
Students with federal loans
24%

Programs: what graduates earn

45 of 157 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities190$26,463$6,217

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Computer Engineering—$76,187—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing287$71,633$23,118
Management Information Systems and Services22$63,544—
Accounting and Related Services31$60,885$18,645
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions25$58,894$24,035
Finance and Financial Management Services88$58,085$22,250
Business/Commerce, General—$57,853—
Business Administration, Management and Operations66$57,809$22,500
Economics33$57,663$24,114
Human Resources Management and Services26$55,263$17,794
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations—$54,213$21,500
Marketing74$51,607$19,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21$50,438$25,000
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management8$46,661$24,296
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication23$46,039$22,166
Special Education and Teaching41$44,945$25,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods98$44,453$25,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas45$44,161$25,000
Social Work37$43,948$22,892
Political Science and Government14$42,366$24,889
Communication and Media Studies34$40,673$26,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections61$39,394$23,769
Fine and Studio Arts31$38,585$24,391
Biology, General83$38,530$20,542
International Relations and National Security Studies—$36,726$24,250
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences—$35,727$21,938
Community Organization and Advocacy—$35,161$22,000
Psychology, General78$35,139$23,733
English Language and Literature, General28$34,633$24,992
History20$32,259$21,906
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics13$26,584—
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication34$26,494$22,250
Natural Resources Conservation and Research17$49,074—
Anthropology14—$22,033
Journalism14$48,935—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$110,893$59,326

Students

Undergraduates
6,877
Graduate students
1,104
Part-time
14%
Women / men
56% / 44%
White
79%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
22:1
Avg faculty salary
$79,992 / year
Full-time faculty
75%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.uwosh.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 8% of degrees
  • Education – 9% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 11% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 4% of degrees
  • Psychology – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?

86.5% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1090 on the SAT.

How much does University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh cost?

The average net price after grants is $14,305 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $8,532 and the full cost of attendance is $19,652.

How much do University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $55,548 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

46% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.