Institutional Characteristics 2009-10
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
User ID: 55A0011

Part A - Educational Offerings
1. Which of the following types of instruction/programs are offered by your institution? [Check one or more]
If your institution does not offer occupational, academic or continuing professional programs, you are not expected to complete this or any other IPEDS survey.
 
     Occupational, may lead to a certificate, degree, or other formal award
   Academic, leading to a certificate, degree, or diploma
   Continuing professional (postbaccalaureate only)
   Recreational or avocational (leisure) programs
   Adult basic or remedial instruction or high school equivalency
   Secondary (high school)
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
User ID: 55A0011

Part A - Mission Statement
2. Provide the institution's mission statement or a web address (URL) where the mission statement can be found. Typed statements are limited to 2,000 characters or less. The mission statement will be available to the public on College Navigator.
Mission Statement URL:  
Mission Statement
 
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
User ID: 55A0011

Part B - Organization - Control and Level
1. What is your institutional control or affiliation?
    Public - Specify 
  Primary controlSecondary control (if applicable)                                                       
    
  Private for-profit
  Private not-for-profit independent (no religious affiliation)
  Private not-for-profit religious affiliation - Specify
   
 
2. What award levels are offered by your institution? [Check all that apply]
   Award Level  
 BELOW THE BACCALAUREATE:
 1  Postsecondary award, certificate, or diploma of less than one academic year
  • less than 900 contact or clock hours, or
  • less than 30 semester or trimester credit hours, or
  • less than 45 quarter credit hours
    		•
     2  Postsecondary award, certificate, or diploma of at least one but less than two academic years
  • at least 900 but less than 1800 contact or clock hours, or
  • at least 30 but less than 60 semester or trimester credit hours, or
  • at least 45 but less than 90 quarter credit hours
    		•
     3  Associate's degree
     4  Postsecondary award, certificate, or diploma of at least two but less than four academic years
  • 1800 or more contact or clock hours, or
  • 60 or more semester or trimester credit hours, or
  • 90 or more quarter credit hours
    		•
     BACCALAUREATE AND ABOVE:
     5  Bachelor's degree or equivalent
     6  Postbaccalaureate certificate
     7  Master's degree
     8  Post-master's certificate
     17  Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
     18  Doctor's degree - professional practice
     19  Doctor's degree - Other
     12  Other (specify in box below)
    You may use the space below to provide context for the data you've reported above.
     
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part B - Organization - Calendar System
    Your response to the next question determines how your institution reports Graduation Rates data in the Spring and how you report student charges in Part D of this survey.
    If the calendar system differs from prior year or requires a change, please contact the Help Desk at 1-877-225-2568.
    3. What is the predominant calendar system at the institution? [Choose one]
       
    Standard academic terms
     Checking Semester, Quarter, Trimester, or 4-1-4 determines that your institution will provide Graduation Rates data based on a FALL COHORT and student charges data for a FULL ACADEMIC YEAR.
      Checking Other academic calendar determines that your institution will provide Graduation Rates data based on a FULL YEAR COHORT and student charges data for a FULL ACADEMIC YEAR.
      Semester                                                                                                    
      Quarter
      Trimester
      4-1-4 or similar plan
      Other academic calendar
      
     Other calendar system
     Checking one of the following determines that your institution will provide Graduation Rates data based on a FULL YEAR COHORT and student charges data by PROGRAM.
      
      Differs by program
      Continuous basis (every 2 weeks, monthly, or other period)
      
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part B - Organization - Student Enrollment
    4. Does your institution enroll any of the following types of students?
    Include all levels offered by your institution, even if there are no students currently enrolled at that level.
    Responses to this question determine which screens will be generated for reporting academic year tuition charges, and for reporting Fall Enrollment during the spring collection. Additionally, checking Yes for full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students determines that your institution must report pricing data (on the IC survey) and Student Financial Aid data (in the spring collection) for this cohort.
     Full-timePart-time
    Undergraduate (academic or occupational programs)  No  Yes  No  Yes
    First-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate  No  Yes  No  Yes
    Graduate  No  Yes  No  Yes
     
    Estimated 2009 Fall Enrollment
    Provide an early estimate of the institution's fall enrollment for all levels offered (levels should match those indicated 'Yes' above). Estimates should be based on the definitions used in the IPEDS Fall Enrollment component submitted during the spring collection. Prior year (PY) Fall Enrollment counts are provided for reference. These data will NOT appear in College Navigator, but will be made available via the IPEDS Data Center.
     Full-timeFT PY Enroll-
    ment    		Part-timePT PY Enroll-
    ment    		Total
    Undergraduate (academic or occupational programs)  20,082  4,217 25,197
    Of undergraduates, those who are first-time, degree/certificate-seeking students
    		  4,002  116 4,100
    Graduate  2,310  2,606 5,210
    5. For Fall 2003, did your institution have any full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students enrolled in programs at the baccalaureate level or below?
    If you answer Yes to this question, you will be required to provide Graduation Rates data for the 2003-04 cohort in the spring collection. If you answer No to this question, indicate the reason you are not required to report Graduation Rates for the cohort year requested.
    If you reported any full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates on the 2003-04 Enrollment survey, the data will be preloaded below.
     
     No
     This institution did not enroll full-time, first-time (undergraduate) students.
     This institution did not offer programs at or below the baccalaureate level.
     This institution was not in operation in 2003-04.
     Yes
     
    Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students from 2003-04 Enrollment survey (GRS Cohort)  3,716
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part B - Organization - System Name
    6. System, Governing Board or Corporate Structure (please see instructions for reporting System or Corporate data).
    Note: Do NOT indicate a religious affiliation here. That information is collected separately and differs from system name.
    If you need assistance or need to make changes, contact the Help Desk at 1-877-225-2568. You will not be able to lock your submission if this question is blank.
      This institution is NOT a part of a system or corporate entity.
      This institution is a part of a system or corporate entity.
     Specify name of the system or corporate entity.                                                  
      University of Wisconsin System
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part C - Admission Requirements and Services - Open Admission
    1. Does your institution have an open admission policy for all or most entering first-time Enrollment as of the institution's official fall reporting date or as of October 15, 2009 students?
    If you answer No to this question you will be expected to answer additional questions regarding your admissions procedures such as admissions requirements (test scores, portfolio, etc.), numbers of applicants and admissions, and test scores. If you answer Yes to this question, you will not provide this information.

    Note: If the only requirement for admission is a high school diploma, your institution is still considered open admission.
         Yes
       No                                                                                
    You may use the space below to provide context for the data you've reported above. These context notes will be posted on the College Navigator website, and should be written to be understood by students and parents.
     
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part C - Admission Requirements and Services - Admission Considerations
    2. Please select the option that best describes how your institution uses any of the following data in its undergraduate selection process.
     
    Admission ConsiderationsRequiredRecommendedNeither Required nor RecommendedDon't Know
    Secondary school GPA        
    Secondary school rank        
    Secondary school record        
    Completion of college-preparatory program        
    Recommendations        
    Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)        
    Admission test scores
    SAT / ACT
    		        
    Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
    		        
    TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
    		        
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part C - Admission Requirements and Services - Selection Process
    3. Provide the number of first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who applied, who were admitted, and who enrolled (either full- or part-time) at your institution for the most recent Fall period available. Include early decision, early action, and students who began studies during the summer prior to the selected fall reporting period.
     
    Select reporting period:  Fall 2008            Fall 2009 
     
     MenWomenTotal
    Number of applicants   
    Number of admissions   
    Number (of admitted) that enrolled full-time   
    Number (of admitted) that enrolled part-time   
     
     
    4. If test scores are required for admission for first-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students, provide the number and percentage of enrolled students submitting SAT and/or ACT scores, as well as the 25th and 75th percentile scores for each test. Provide writing test scores only if used for admission. DO NOT convert test scores (e.g., do not convert an SAT score to an ACT scale, etc.). If you have numbers for both SAT and ACT scores, provide the percentiles for both tests. Provide data for the most recent group of enrolled students for whom data are available. Include new students admitted the summer prior to the selected fall reporting period.
     
    Select reporting period  Fall 2008  Fall 2009  Test scores NOT required
    Number submitting SAT scores 
    Percent submitting SAT scores 
    Number submitting ACT scores 
    Percent submitting ACT scores 
     
    25th Percentile75th Percentile
    SAT Critical Reading  
    SAT Math  
    SAT Writing  
    ACT Composite  
    ACT English  
    ACT Math  
    ACT Writing  
    You may use the space below to provide context for the data you've reported above. These context notes will be posted on the College Navigator website, and should be written to be understood by students and parents.
     
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part C - Admission Requirements and Services - Special Learning Opportunities
    5. Does your institution accept any of the following? [Check all that apply]
     
         Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)                    
       Credit for life experiences
       Advanced placement (AP) credits
       None of the above
     
    6. What types of special learning opportunities are offered by your institution? [Check all that apply]
        
       Distance learning opportunities (e-learning)
       ROTC
        Army                 Navy                 Air Force               
       Study abroad
       Weekend/evening college
       Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
        Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
        Students must complete their preparation at another institution for certain areas of specialization
        This institution is approved by the state for the initial certification or licensure of teachers
       None of the above
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part C - Admission Requirements and Services - Student Services
    7. If your institution grants a bachelor's degree or higher but does not offer a full 4-year program of study at the undergraduate level, how many years of completed college-level work are required for entrance?
     
    Number of years                     
    8. Which of the following selected student services are offered by your institution? [Check all that apply]
        
       Remedial services
       Academic/career counseling services
       Employment services for current students
       Placement services for program completers
       On-campus day care for children of students
       None of the above
      
    9. Does your institution have its own library or are you financially supporting a shared library with another postsecondary education institution?
      
       Have our own library
       Do not have our own library but contribute financial support to a shared library
       Neither of the above
    10. Indicate whether or not any of the following alternative tuition plans are offered by your institution.
     
     No
     Yes
     Tuition guarantee
     Prepaid tuition plan
     Tuition payment plan
     Other (specify in box below)
    Please indicate the percentage of all undergraduates enrolled during fall 2008 who were formally registered as students with disabilities with the institution's office of disability services (or the equivalent office):
         3 percent or less 
         More than 3 percent: %
    You may use the space below to provide context for the data you've reported above. These context notes will be posted on the College Navigator website, and should be written to be understood by students and parents.
     
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part D - Student Charges Questions
    3. Are all full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students required to live on campus or in institutionally-controlled housing?
    If you answer Yes to this question, you will not be asked to report off-campus room and board in the price of attendance (D13).
       No
       Yes
    4. Does your institution charge different tuition for in-district, in-state, or out-of-state students?
    If you answer Yes to this question, you will be expected to report tuition amounts for in-district, in-state, and out-of-state students.
       No
       Yes
    5. Does your institution offer institutionally-controlled housing (either on or off campus)?
    If you answer Yes to this question, you will be expected to specify a housing capacity, and to report a room charge or a combined room and board charge (D12 and D13).
       No
       Yes
     Specify housing capacity for academic year 2009-10
      
    6. Do you offer board or meal plans to your students?
    If you answer Yes to this question, you will be expected to report a board charge or combined room and board charge (D12 and D13).
       No
       Yes - Enter the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan available
      
       Yes - Number of meals per week can vary (e.g., students' charge meals against a meal card)
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part D - Undergraduate Student Charges
    If the institution charges an application fee, indicate the amount.
     AmountPrior year 
    Undergraduate application fee  44 
     
    7. Charges to full-time undergraduate students for the full academic year 2009-10
     
     
     In-districtPrior yearIn-statePrior yearOut-of-statePrior year
    All full-time undergraduates
    Average tuition  6,531  6,531  16,260
    Required fees  774  774  774
    8. Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduate students
     
     
     In-districtPrior yearIn-statePrior yearOut-of-statePrior year
    Per credit hour charge  272  272  677
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part D - Graduate Student Charges
    If the institution charges an application fee, indicate the amount.
                         AmountPrior year
    Graduate application fee  56
     
     
    Please, do not include tuition for Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice programs.
    9. Charges to full-time graduate students for the full academic year 2009-10
     
     In-districtPrior yearIn-statePrior yearOut-of-statePrior year
    Average tuition  8,827  8,827  22,852
    Required fees  774  774  774
     
    10. Per credit hour charge for part-time graduate students
     
     In-districtPrior yearIn-statePrior yearOut-of-statePrior year
    Per credit hour charge  552  552  1,428
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part D - Student Charges - Room and Board
    12. What are the typical room and board charges for a student for the full academic year 2009-10?
    If your institution offers room or board at no charge to students, enter zero.
     
    Room and board chargesAmountPrior year
    Room charge (Double occupancy)  3,878
    Board charge (Maximum plan)  1,860
    Combined room and board charge
    (Answer only if you CANNOT separate room and board charges.)
    		  
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part D - Student Charges - Price of Attendance
    13. Price of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate students:
    Please enter the amounts requested below. These data will be made available to the public on College Navigator. Data for prior years may be corrected. If your institution participates in any Title IV programs (Pell, Stafford, etc.), you must complete all information for the current year. Leave items that do not apply blank and the system will fill in as "not applicable" or indicate that more information is needed. Estimates of expenses for books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses are those from the Cost of Attendance report used by the financial aid office in determining financial need.
    NEW: If the 2009-10 tuition and/or fees for entering students are covered by a tuition guarantee program, check the applicable box(es) under 'Tuition Guarantee'. Additionally, if the guarantee is not for a 0% increase, please indicate the maximum % increase guarantee.
    Charges for full academic year2006-072007-082008-092009-10  
    Published tuition and required fees:Tuition Guarantee
    (check only if applicable to entering students in 2009-10)    		Guaranteed increase %
     In-district      
      Tuition       
      Required fees       
      Tuition + fees total 6,626 6,954 7,305 7,702  
     PY tuition + fees total 6626 6954 7305   
     In-state      
      Tuition       
      Required fees       
      Tuition + fees total 6,626 6,954 7,305 7,702  
     PY tuition + fees total 6626 6954 7305   
     Out-of-state      
      Tuition       
      Required fees       
      Tuition + fees total 16,228 16,682 17,034 17,431  
     PY tuition + fees total 16228 16682 17033   
            
     Books and supplies      
    On campus:
     Room and board      
     Other expenses       
     Room and board and other expenses 8,436 9,046 9,378 11,908  
    Off campus (not with family):
     Room and board      
     Other expenses         
     Room and board and other expenses 10,398 12,326 12,140 13,870  
    Off campus (with family):
     Other expenses      
    You may use the space below to provide context for the data you've reported above. These context notes will be posted on the College Navigator website, and should be written to be understood by students and parents.
     
    Institution: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453)
    User ID: 55A0011

    Part E - Additional Information - Athletic Association
    1. Is this institution a member of a national athletic association?
      No
      Yes - Check all that apply
       National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
       National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
       National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
       United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)
       National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)                              
       Other
     
    2. If this institution is a member of the NCAA or NAIA, specify the conference FOR EACH SPORT using the pull down menu.
     
    SportNCAA or NAIA memberConference
    Football  No  Yes-Specify 
    Basketball  No  Yes-Specify 
    Baseball  No  Yes-Specify 
    Cross country and/or track  No  Yes-Specify 
    Institution:  University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (240453) User ID:  55A0011
    Explanation Report
    Number Source Location Description Severity Accepted
    Screen: Price of Attendance
    1 Row 3
    Column 6     		Screen Entry This value should be within 20% of prior year. Explanation Yes
    Reason: Data has been confirmed.
    2 Row 5
    Column 4     		Screen Entry This value should be within 20% of prior year. Explanation Yes
    Reason: Data has been confirmed.
    3 Row 5
    Column 5     		Screen Entry This value should be within 20% of prior year. Explanation Yes
    Reason: Data has been confirmed.
    4 Row 5
    Column 6     		Screen Entry This value should be within 20% of prior year. Explanation Yes
    Reason: Data has been confirmed.