University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,877 students.
About This School
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a public institution located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with approximately 6,877 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,305 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $45,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is a public university in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $14,761/year average net price and a low median debt of $12,500 at graduation, UW-Oshkosh is genuinely affordable, making it a reasonable choice for cost-conscious students pursuing practical degrees. However, the 58% graduation rate and 72% freshman retention rate suggest that a significant portion of students either struggle to finish or leave before completing their degree, which is worth taking seriously. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, financial constraints, and are drawn to a mid-sized public university experience — but go in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,877 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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