About University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Founded in 1965, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. is a Public college. Located in Wisconsin, which is a city setting in Wisconsin, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 6,757 full time undergraduate students, and 272 full time graduate students.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 24:1. There are 183 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate73%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range
ACT Range20-25

Admissions at UWGB are considered Selective, with ,22% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 32 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

4%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
52%
“We bought the gear”
37%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
26%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
37%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
67%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
22%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
85%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
8%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
19%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
74%
“There might be people who do”
7%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
4%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
52%
“We bought the gear”
37%
“We live for the big game”
11%
“It”s not really our thing”
7%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
56%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
26%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
37%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
67%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
22%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
85%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
8%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
19%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
74%
“There might be people who do”
7%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    69 Students rated on-campus housing 4.1 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    54 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    78 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    82 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    82 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    80 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    81 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    83 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?

27 Students rated University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Claire - 04/26/2024

I think it is a lovely campus with a small campus, but a big and great community. There is always something to do and amazing people to be around. The professors are highly educated and helpful in and out of the classroom. It is overall a great community that I am proud to be apart of.

Bethany - 05/01/2020

I first attended a two year school and then transfered to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. I am about to finish my first year at UW Green Bay and I have loved every minute of it. The students here all have the same goal, and that is to achieve excellence both inside and outside of the classroom while supporting our fellow students. Students are always supporting eachother whether or not it is peer tutoring, studying together, showing up to sporting events or even performances of the arts. This school also goes above and beyond when it comes to events being hosted. In my one year at this school I've attended concerts, late night arts and crafts, fitness activities, and so much more. There is something for everyone, no matter what they are interested in. This school truely feels like a home away from home for me and I could not imagine a better place for me to continue my education.

Kassidie - 11/22/2019

I love the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. Do I wish that they went about certain things involving student life differently, yes, but unfortunately that is not always the case? I think that professors are amazing and are extremely dedicated to what they do. Housing on campus can be rough sometimes but I love my room and my roommate all the same. I think that walking to class really sucks sometimes because it is so cold but there is not much that can be done about that I realize. The food is not good and I always end up with a random plate of all different kinds of foods because if it doesn't look good or fresh I will not eat it. Lastly, parking is the worst thing in the world. Coming home late on Monday nights from my job at Kohls, there is never any space in the lot near my dorm and that also applies to the one that is not as close to my dorm. Due to this, I am forced to park in a lot known as the studio arts parking lot and find the closest parking spot there and walk for at least 30-35 minutes to get to my dorm in the dark, alone. Sometimes the lights don't always turn on at night and it is really scary when that happens and that is the only time I feel scared or in danger on campus.

Brooke - 10/16/2019

It’s a very nice college to start at, especially if you plan to continue past a 4 year period. Currently I am on a branch campus, there is always hot food available at the cafeteria, and the bathrooms all have hand dryers instead of paper toweling. The professors are all accessible and very nice, and the students are inclusive and friendly

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is 73%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    So far, I've met quite a few new people.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    I think that the best thing about my school is that the professors are really open to their students. They care and are willing to help their students when and if they need it.

    Read all 16 answers

  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Once again, the fact that you have to drive to get anywhere because it is so secluded. We are trying to be a green campus, so it's frustrating that students have to drive to do anything "off campus."

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The University of Wisconsin Green Bay is known and respected for the three T's: Trees (beautiful forested campus), Tunnels (underground hallways that connect all of the academic buildings together), and Toilets (all of the oncampus housing, including the oldest dorms have their own private bathrooms).

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  6. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The dorms were not connected to the main building by the underground tunnels that all the other buildings were connected by. With the extreme wind in Green Bay this would be a good thing to help get to class because once you get to the buildings you don't have a locker to put your winter stuff in.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    This school was close to home, I got to keep my jobs and stay at home my first semester.

    Read all 14 answers

  8. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are silly, crazy when stressed, always stressed, and above all interesting.

    Read all 13 answers

  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone who wants a sense of community, but still wants to experiece a small city should attend this college.

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  10. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would have known that pretty much everyone goes home over the weekends (every weekend).

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    UWGB has a smaller campus and everything is close together. Also, the amount of students that attend UWGB is very low compared to other 4 year colleges. The class sizes here are generally very small excluding the popular introductory lectures like psychology and biology that are needed for the general education requirements.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for its beautiful, green campus. The setting is so relaxed and calm. It's so peaceful and quiet, and there's so much green space. The school is also environmentally friendly in many ways. Some of the floors are made from recycled materials.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person should not attend this school if they are looking to live in a big city or close to town. UWGB is a more secluded school and isn't near the inner parts of the actual city. Green Bay is not a large city either.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    If you like small schools UWGB is the perfect place for you. In every single class I've had as a student here, I've gotten to know my professors on a personal level that just isn't possible at other schools. The professors here care about you and your needs as a student and are always very helpful.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    There are tons of chances to get involved at UWGB. My personal favorite club/organization is Phoenix Pep Band. We play at all of the home basketball (Men's and Women's). Its a great opportunity to have fun while showing school spirit at the same time.

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  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I also love the on-campus housing here. The residence halls are very nice, and the on-campus apartments are even better! Not to mention, we have toilets. :) Most of my time spent on campus would probably be spent at the University Union. In the Union, you'll find the Cafeteria, Grill, Phoenix Bookstore, and even a Bank. There is also a coffee house with lots of comfy chairs and great music. I love studying there.

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Student Body

Students

67%

female

33%

male

6,757

Total Undergrad Enrollment

272

Total Grad Students

9%

Out-Of-State

89%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

115

Student Organizations

1

Fraternities

1

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

29%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
83%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

88% of students attending University of Wisconsin-Green Bay receive some sort of financial aid. 28% were awarded federal grants. While 62% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$15,451

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$7,048

Room and Board

23,299

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,618
$30 - $48K
$10,628
$48 - $75K
$14,353
$75 - $110K
$17,138
$110K & UP
$17,394

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