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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

#381 in US ranking Oshkosh, WI
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$22,379
Tuition & fees
$8,993
Avg. aid
$6,331
Receiving aid
73%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
87%
ACT range
18–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46%
Median salary
$52,760
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?

Homecoming is a recurring UW-Oshkosh tradition built around Titans athletics and opportunities for students and alumni to reconnect with campus. Its activities and schedule vary by year.

The university also holds events that introduce students to organizations and campus involvement, along with recurring performances and academic presentations. Commencement marks the completion of degrees for graduates and their families. For a prospective student, these events illustrate different kinds of participation: a large university celebration, a practical chance to find a group, and smaller activities tied to academic or artistic interests.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh?

UW-Oshkosh offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational residence options. Its housing inventory includes traditional residence-hall living and other arrangements, but eligibility and room availability can differ by building and academic year.

Students considering campus housing should review the current residence-hall application, contract dates and assignment rules before assuming a particular building or room type is assured. Housing agreements and meal plans are separate choices with their own terms. On-campus dining includes meal-plan service and additional food options associated with campus facilities such as Reeve Memorial Union.

Off-campus living may suit commuters or students seeking a different arrangement, but rent alone is not a fair comparison with a campus housing-and-meal charge. Utilities, food, transportation, lease length and deposits can materially change the annual cost.

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
22:1
Undergraduates living on campus
34%
Campus size
192 acres

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Forrest R. Polk Library

Number of libraries on campus

3

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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