C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
52/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

4-Year Public
📍 Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus, Green Bay, WI
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus, Green Bay, WI. Photo: User:Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
C+
62/100
Resources
D
44/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
C
40/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

10,326
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
88%
Acceptance Rate
$10,289
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Wisconsin-Green Bay ▼

17% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$398,993
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,219
1-Year Change
+6.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$52,528
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$46,546
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$18,500
Median debt at graduation
48.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,120
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
21.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 47th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70,213$84,588-5%#547 of 966#486$15,221
Accounting and Related Services$59,104$77,802+2%#300 of 796#266$23,288
Computer Science$52,324$69,304-35%#332 of 349#329$19,200
Information Science/Studies$41,041$64,438-24%#125 of 148#121—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$48,709$62,276-9%#698 of 1176#648$17,857
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$54,436$58,093+9%#135 of 476#85$19,672
Health and Medical Administrative Services$41,306$57,471-2%#153 of 275#139$25,000
Human Biology$28,493$56,117-13%#8 of 9#7$18,275
Social Work$44,135$54,252+5%#150 of 420#96$19,168
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$32,205$51,048-7%#179 of 265#150$22,171
Biology$29,947$51,038-11%#650 of 841#611$19,000
Social Sciences$32,860$50,738-11%#23 of 35#17$22,625
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$43,126$50,347-8%#178 of 225#155$25,375
Political Science and Government$36,036$49,349-22%#527 of 565#505$19,383
Public Administration—$48,958-25%#46 of 47#44—
Psychology$36,068$48,711-4%#619 of 1027#485$20,251
Communication and Media Studies$37,807$48,550-14%#488 of 660#458$20,307
Design and Applied Arts$32,991$46,376-10%#218 of 299#199$18,186
Behavioral Sciences$33,439$46,125-5%#13 of 20#12$21,250
History$32,930$44,899-11%#377 of 459#339$26,500
Education$42,768$44,331-11%#58 of 71#53$19,500
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management—$42,421-12%#34 of 43#33—
Fine and Studio Arts—$41,997+2%#199 of 423#156—
English Language and Literature$40,812————$21,458

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $398,993
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,219/mo — vs ~$547/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54303 (3.5% cap, Green Bay)

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🏆 Where University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#11
Human Biology
of 13 schools
#24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,767 $15,354
Room $4,925
Board $3,100
Total Cost (On-Campus) $21,460 $30,047

Financial Aid

80%
Receive Any Aid
36%
Receive Pell Grants
48%
Take Out Loans
$10,289
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,742
$30,001 - $48,000$8,220
$48,001 - $75,000$11,231
$75,001 - $110,000$15,838
$110,001+$17,830

Student Demographics

10,326
Total Students
62%
Women
51%
Traditional Age (18-24)
17%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Hispanic 9%
Black 3%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 60%
Off-Campus (Renters) 17%
With Family 24%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,714 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%
Hybrid (Some Online) 38%
Fully Online 24%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 51%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has an acceptance rate of 88%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?
Tuition at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is $6,767 for in-state students and $15,354 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,289.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?
The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Wisconsin-Green Bay a good school?
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has a total enrollment of 10,326 students.
Is there rental demand near University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?
Yes! Approximately 17% of students at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,714 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology