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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,950
Student to faculty ratio 23 to 1
Acceptance rate 91%
Students retention rate 72%
On-time graduation rate 55%

Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, UW-Green Bay is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that UW-Green Bay is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 72% at UW-Green Bay suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,873

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $7,873
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,091

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average $15,679
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay received on average $5,083 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,083
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 380 33% $4,448 $1,690,123
Other Federal Grant 513 45% $4,208 $2,158,632
State Grant/Scholarships 444 39% $2,298 $1,020,396
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 228 20% $3,558 $811,234
Total Grant & Scholarships 785 68% $5,083 $3,990,262

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students is 54.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 56.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.4%.

54.6%

  • asian 66.7% 14 students
  • African American 12.5% 2 students
  • white 55.8% 354 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 20 students
  • International Students 50.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 56.0% 14 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Horizon League
  • Track and Cross Country Horizon League

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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