University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay at a Glance
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About University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
According to Wikipedia, The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay is a public university in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with regional campuses in Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan. Founded in 1965, it is part of the University of Wisconsin System. As of Fall 2020, student enrollment was approximately 8,970, including 8,531 undergraduate students.
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,373 | 89% | 66% | 47% | 21 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $8,985 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $8,152 |
| 30K - 48K | $8,831 |
| 48K - 75K | $9,564 |
| 75K - 110K | $14,693 |
| 110K+ | $17,998 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Wisconsin–Green Bay students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $56,401 a year, and 94% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 12,903 | 12,290 | 613 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Wisconsin–Green Bay?
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay is located at 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001.
How Safe is University of Wisconsin–Green Bay?
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay reported 0.4 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most large partly residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay has a violent crime rate of 0.04% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Green Bay has a violent crime rate of 0.50% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.33%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Known For?
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Economics
- History
- Sociology
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Business
- Communications
- Political Science
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Literature
- Education
- Anthropology
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Biology
- Earth Sciences
- Philosophy
- Medical
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Wisconsin–Green Bay's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #684 in the U.S. and #4093 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #822 in the U.S. and #2511 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #826 in the U.S. and #2775 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #846 in the U.S. and #3753 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #880 in the U.S. and #4804 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #950 in the U.S. and #4233 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1013 in the U.S. and #3773 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1142 in the U.S. and #4328 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1181 in the U.S. and #5089 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1190 in the U.S. and #4606 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1233 in the U.S. and #3173 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1340 in the U.S. and #4080 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1571 in the U.S. and #6186 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1640 in the U.S. and #4778 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1703 in the U.S. and #4498 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1724 in the U.S. and #4530 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1736 in the U.S. and #7013 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1906 in the U.S. and #6671 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #1947 in the U.S. and #6560 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Green Bay ranks #2472 in the U.S. and #8684 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine Degrees