University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Public four-year university in Green Bay, WI that costs an average of $12,211 a year after financial aid, admits 89% of applicants and graduates 47% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,211
Acceptance rate
89%
Graduation rate
47%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$56,401

PublicMidsize city6,341 undergraduates

Cost of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Total cost of attendance (per year)$19,131
Tuition and fees, in-state$8,985
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$17,573
Housing and food (on campus)$8,542
Books and supplies$800
Average net price after aid$12,211

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$8,152
$30,001–48,000$8,831
$48,001–75,000$9,564
$75,001–110,000$14,693
$110,001+$17,998

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate89%
Average SAT1,120
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate47%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$50,324
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$56,401
Rank in Wisconsin (earnings)29th of 36 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$19,000
Typical monthly loan payment$216 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants25%
Students with federal loans26%

Majors and programs at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (45)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing205$74,147$18,085
Mechanical Engineering53$64,638$21,350
Accounting and Related Services69$61,798$18,093
Health and Medical Administrative Services42$57,788$25,562
Computer Science64$53,065$14,772
Business Administration, Management and Operations370$51,095$20,407
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities220$50,237$18,995
Information Science/Studies38$49,156$15,308
Behavioral Sciences1$45,748—
Social Sciences, Other31$43,441—
Education181$43,246$18,000
Political Science and Government29$42,935—
Communication and Media Studies85$42,765$15,912
Social Work62$42,664$22,875
Natural Resources Conservation and Research44$42,650$21,624
English Language and Literature49$42,185$24,620
History57$38,779$23,250
Design and Applied Arts40$37,560$16,312
Psychology412$37,463$17,711
Human Biology148$37,323$21,500
Biology73$36,715$22,402
Fine and Studio Arts45$29,373$25,577
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management4——
Chemistry16——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft8——
Economics10——
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering11——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians19——
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians7——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies11——
Finance and Financial Management Services60—$17,750
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences12——
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6——
Human Resources Management and Services36——
Marketing81—$16,274
Mathematics16——
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians8——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2——
Music16——
Philosophy3——
Public Administration15——
Public Health1——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies27——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics23——
Sociology and Anthropology1——

Certificate programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations7——
Education5——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations1——
Health and Medical Administrative Services16——
Human Resources Management and Services2——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities18——
Marketing1——
Philosophy7——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics8——
Social Sciences, Other6——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language3——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities517$37,141$9,750

Master's degree programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Sustainability Studies43$78,678—
Business Administration, Management and Operations60$69,708—
Social Work123$53,536$20,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods26$52,662—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research28$51,390—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions6——
Biotechnology6——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology17——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management6——
Data Science50——
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services9——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences12——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing18——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education———

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education5——

Graduate certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Computational Science1——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences1——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research1——
Social Work16——

Similar colleges in Wisconsin

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh$16,49287%$59,275
University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie$17,53388%$62,537
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville$15,45189%$66,166
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point$14,75792%$54,432
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire$16,13382%$62,438
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse$17,06476%$65,850
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater$13,73786%$59,084
University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls$14,70382%$56,914

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About University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

TypePublic four-year university
LocationGreen Bay, WI
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates6,341
Student-to-faculty ratio25 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteuwgb.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's acceptance rate?

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay admits 89% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,120 on the SAT.

How much does University of Wisconsin-Green Bay cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $19,131 a year (tuition and fees: $8,985 in-state, $17,573 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,211 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,152.

How much do University of Wisconsin-Green Bay graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $56,401 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 29th of 36 similar colleges in Wisconsin. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($74,147 a year after graduation).

What is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's graduation rate?

47% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.