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University of Wisconsin–Green Bay: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Wisconsin–Green Bay is a public liberal arts college in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with about 6,300 undergraduates. It admitted 88.6% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $8,700 a year for in-state students and $17,288 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Wisconsin–Green Bay costs

University of Wisconsin–Green Bay charges $8,700 a year in published tuition and fees for Wisconsin residents, about $4,350 a semester, and $17,288 a year for students from other states, about $8,644 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $19,366 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,404 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Wisconsin–Green Bay

For fall 2024, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay received 5,899 applications and admitted 5,226 students, and 1,318 enrolled as first-years.

What University of Wisconsin–Green Bay students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Wisconsin–Green Bay (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Psychology186
Business Administration and Management162
Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies115
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse97
Education79
Human Biology69
Marketing / Marketing Management42
Communication40

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Wisconsin–Green Bay's acceptance rate? 88.6% for fall 2024: 5,226 of 5,899 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Wisconsin–Green Bay? $8,700 a year for in-state students and $17,288 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Wisconsin–Green Bay? About 6,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at University of Wisconsin–Green Bay? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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