University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh at a Glance
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University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Featured Rankings
About University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
According to Wikipedia, The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public university in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs to around 14,000 students each year.
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,082 | 87% | 69% | 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–Oshkosh Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $8,993 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $10,817 |
| 30K - 48K | $11,383 |
| 48K - 75K | $13,313 |
| 75K - 110K | $18,477 |
| 110K+ | $21,971 |
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–Oshkosh Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $59,275 a year, and 95% 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–Oshkosh's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 16,064 | 14,790 | 1,274 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh?
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is located at 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901.
How Safe is University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh?
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh reported 0.1 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–Oshkosh has a violent crime rate of 0.02% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Oshkosh has a violent crime rate of 0.23% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.46%. 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–Oshkosh Known For?
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Earth Sciences
- Anthropology
- Literature
- Philosophy
- History
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Economics
- Communications
- Business
- Education
- Medical
- Social Work
- Religious Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh'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–Oshkosh ranks #488 in the U.S. and #1995 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #725 in the U.S. and #2254 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #888 in the U.S. and #2686 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #948 in the U.S. and #3146 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1046 in the U.S. and #3287 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1048 in the U.S. and #4257 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1064 in the U.S. and #4644 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1082 in the U.S. and #3655 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1115 in the U.S. and #4587 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1124 in the U.S. and #4336 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1212 in the U.S. and #5045 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1377 in the U.S. and #3626 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1383 in the U.S. and #5920 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1434 in the U.S. and #6895 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1443 in the U.S. and #5432 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1538 in the U.S. and #5538 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1566 in the U.S. and #6171 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1734 in the U.S. and #5982 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1743 in the U.S. and #4622 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1794 in the U.S. and #8076 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #1845 in the U.S. and #3595 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesUniversity of Wisconsin–Oshkosh ranks #2151 in the U.S. and #5511 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWho Are University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Anthropology, and Literature. Here are some of University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh's most famous alumni:
- James Stark Koehler
- An American physicist .
- Ransom Asa Moore
- An American agronomist and university professor .
- Wayne A. Wiegand
- An American library historian .
- Balthasar H. Meyer
- A U.S. government official and professor of sociology and economics.
- Mary D. Bradford
- An American academic administrator .
- William H. Lough
- An American economist.
