Overview of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

The University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh is one of the 13 institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. The institution has a large selection of over 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to select from. Students are backed by a 22 of 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s 160 clubs and organizations. The UW-Oshkosh Titans play in the NCAA Division III Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 14,087 (12,769 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 40% Male/60% Female
• 60% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $7,621 (in-state); $15,194 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,000
• Room and Board: $8,092
• Other Expenses: $2,780
• Total Cost: $19,493 (in-state); $27,066 (out-of-state)

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 82%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 54%
  • Loans: 65%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,629
  • Loans: $6,289

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Social Sciences

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 78%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 19%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 53%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Football, Soccer, Baseball, Swimming, Track and Field, Basketball, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Basketball

Overview of University of Wisconsin – OshKosh Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps.

Admissions Data

• UW Oshkosh Acceptance Rate: 71%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: -/-
  • SAT Math: -/-
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 19/24
  • ACT English: 18/24
  • ACT Math: 17/24
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for UW Oshkosh, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If UW Oshkosh is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Kean University, University of Texas at El Paso, University of California, Merced, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University Sacramento

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for UW Oshkosh, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of North Texas, Washington State University, University of Texas at Arlington, San Jose State University, Texas State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than UW Oshkosh. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of Alabama, Quinnipiac University, Colorado State University, University of Oklahoma, Pace University, University of Arizona, Ohio University

Applying to UW Oshkosh

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://uwosh.edu/admissions/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://uwosh.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/freshmen/

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://uwosh.edu/gradstudies/     

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://apply.wisconsin.edu/