International applicants · 2026–27
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee: what international applicants need
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Requirements for the 2026–27 season, updated September 25, 2026.
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The questions international applicants ask
What are University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee's application deadlines for 2026–27?
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.
What is University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee's acceptance rate?
90.7% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee admitted 14,581 of its 16,079 first-year applicants.
- The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source
Does University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?
No. University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.
- This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
How much is University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee's application fee for international students?
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.
Which English tests does University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee accept?
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.
- Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.
How many recommendation letters does University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee require?
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.
- Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
- Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.
Does University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee require the Common App personal essay?
No. University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.
How many international students does University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee have?
393 of University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee's 18,288 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.1%.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source
How much does University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee cost for international students?
University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $22,398 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $10,398). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $11,684. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $38,624 before any financial aid.
- US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source
Every requirement, in one place
Deadlines
- Rolling admission: apply as early as you can.
- Application fee
- $0International applicantsUS applicants: $0
- Common App fee waiver
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- SAT / ACT
- OptionalThis is the policy for American applicants. It can differ for international students: check the testing page.
- English proficiency tests accepted
- Listed on the university's site
- Letters and school reports
- No recommendation letters required
- Also required
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