# University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Public college in Green Bay, WI. IPEDS ID 240277.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-green-bay · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-green-bay.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 89% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $13,369 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 48%; beats 32% of WI colleges and 39% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $52,528; beats 35% of WI colleges and 48% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $11,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,144 |
| 30-48k | $9,166 |
| 48-75k | $11,169 |
| 75-110k | $16,105 |
| 110k+ | $18,975 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.34 years on average (38% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $52,528 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,144 | $39,685 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $9,166 | $39,780 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $11,169 | $48,473 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $16,105 | $69,896 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $18,975 | $82,352 | 5.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $19,366 in-state; about $27,954 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,700 in-state, $17,288 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $8,042; books: $800

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 18–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,373 applicants, 5,598 admitted, 1,258 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 89%, ACT 18–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 88%, ACT 18–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (45 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,213 | $84,588 | $28,045 |
| Accounting | $59,104 | $77,802 | $27,151 |
| Computer Science | $52,324 | $69,304 | $23,677 |
| Information Science / Studies | $41,041 | $64,438 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $48,709 | $62,276 | $22,264 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $54,436 | $58,093 | $27,000 |
| Health Administration | $41,306 | $57,471 | $37,500 |
| Human Biology | $28,493 | $56,117 | $21,121 |
| Social Work | $44,135 | $54,252 | $25,237 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $32,205 | $51,048 | $23,202 |
| Biology | $29,947 | $51,038 | $23,023 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $32,860 | $50,738 | $25,125 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $43,126 | $50,347 | $26,500 |
| Political Science | $36,036 | $49,349 | $23,383 |
| Public Administration | not reported | $48,958 | not reported |
| Psychology | $36,068 | $48,711 | $25,737 |
| Communications | $37,807 | $48,550 | $24,625 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $32,991 | $46,376 | $18,186 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $33,439 | $46,125 | $26,000 |
| History | $32,930 | $44,899 | $27,000 |
| Education | $42,768 | $44,331 | $23,250 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | $42,421 | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | $41,997 | not reported |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Environmental Control Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | $40,812 | not reported | $25,000 |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $99,170 (Green Bay, WI), $98,780 (WI), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $84,700 (Green Bay, WI), $95,530 (WI), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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