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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Admission at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is close to open (86.5%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $55,548 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh sits in Oshkosh proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $107,771 four years out. 16.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 6,877 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 18 and 24 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh received 9,082 applications and admitted 7,872 (86.7%), with 1,751 enrolling.
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's submitters' middle half scored 18–24 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh compares
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.5% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,532 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,548 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh: $55,548 median at year ten, versus $55,452 across Wisconsin institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $8,532 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $16,446. For non-residents, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's $16,446 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 6,877 undergrads, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
46.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 54% don't — ask a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $107,771 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $79,927 |
| Economics | $79,267 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,228 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,217 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,490 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $73,138 |
| Marketing | $69,383 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $67,766 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $66,875 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $66,541 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $64,103 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $60,672 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,489 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $56,407 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $54,506 |
| Biology, General | $53,507 |
| Psychology, General | $51,721 |
| Social Work | $51,044 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $50,189 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $49,759 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $49,676 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $49,639 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,074 |
| Journalism | $48,935 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $48,178 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $47,828 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $46,812 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,902 |
Median earnings for these 29 University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,548 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 43 additional University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?
The middle 50% of University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's submitters earned ACT composites of 18–24; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's acceptance rate?
86.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 7,872 admitted from 9,082 applicants.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh cost?
In-state tuition is $8,532; out-of-state students pay $16,446. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,548 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- Herzing University-Madison — 94.3% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Stout — 87.7% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Superior — 93% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay — 88.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.