University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee College Portrait
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee3253 N. Downer Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211
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- Admissions
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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UWM Classes & Instructors
| Classroom Environment | |
|---|---|
| Students per Faculty | 20 to 1 |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students | 71% |
| Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students | 89% |
| Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty | 1,073 |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female | 46% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color | 22% |
| % of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study | 63% |
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Campus-based Housing
71% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
16% of all undergraduates live on campus
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Campus Safety
Safety is everybody's business at UWM. The Department of University Safety and Assurances is responsible for campus safety in its broadest sense, from fire protection to potential environmental hazards. The University Police Department provides law enforcement, emergency and protective services including escorts and safe rides. Be On the Safe Side (B.O.S.S.) provides free-of-charge shuttle service and the S.A.F.E. Alert Emergency Notification System notifies the community of emergencies via text message or email. Located in a beautiful residential area, UWM is a safe campus in a safe neighborhood striving to ensure a safe environment all can enjoy.