University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$16K
+
Room
$9K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$19,652
$16K+$9K+$1,000=$19,652
Your Family Income
Sticker
$19,652
−
Your Aid
$8,051
=
Net Price
$11,601
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$19,652
Tuition and Fees
$16,446
Room and Board
$9,410
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$5,347
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$14,305
University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,236
$30–48k
$9,654
$48–75k
$11,601
$75–110k
$16,853
$110k+
$19,223
Understanding Your Aid Package
University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has a sticker price of $19,652 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $19,652/year
Average aid: $5,347 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$11,601/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$21,500
Range (25th–75th)$7,288 – $26,500
Median Parent PLUS Loans$13,500
Debt Manageability
0.36x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,548
Earnings Growth
+11%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-3,416
44th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$40,222
25th %ile
$76,239
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Cost & Financial Aid
University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh's published tuition is $19,652 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $11,601—a difference of $8,051.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,236 at University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. 16% of students receive Pell Grants.
University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for University graduates is $21,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $228 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $19,223 at University—still $429 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
