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Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) : Overview, Courses, Scholarships & Rankings

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About Medical College of Wisconsin

Set inside Milwaukee's major medical hub, the Medical College of Wisconsin is known for rigorous, patient-focused training, strong biomedical science, and work in community health. Students move between high-fidelity simulation rooms, modern labs, and a calm library, with advising, tutoring, wellness care, and career coaching close at hand. The campus sits next to busy teaching hospitals, so learning feels immediate.

Student life runs on service projects, interest groups, and quick study breaks at nearby trails or the lakefront. And the culture leans collaborative and practical, with people who roll up their sleeves. Career preparation grows through rotations, faculty mentorship, and connections across regional health systems. Milwaukee adds festivals, pro sports, and neighborhood clinics that welcome learners. A distinctive trait here is its shared academic medical campus and interprofessional work that brings medicine, science, and pharmacy together.

Key Institutional Details

Contact & Profile

Location
8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, USA
Website
mcw.edu
Unit ID
239169

Academic & Institutional

Control
Private non-profit institution (tuition + donations)
Accreditation
HLC
Length of Study
Programs under 2 years (e.g. certificate or diploma)
Calendar System
Continuous system (students enroll and graduate at any time)
Award Levels
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (R)
Doctorate (P)
Campus Setting
Located in a large suburb (outside principal city, 250,000+ population)
Carnegie Classification
4-Year Focus - Tech/IT
Student Profile
Total Students 1,661
Undergraduate N/A
Graduate/Other N/A
Male: 667 Female: 994
Applications
Total Applicants N/A
Admitted N/A
Enrolled N/A
Staff
Total Staff 6,947
Full-time 5,849
Part-time 1,098
Full-time: 84.2% Part-time: 15.8%

Academic Programs & Fields of Study

Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) offers 18 degree programs across 3 major academic fields, graduating approximately 401 students annually. The most popular fields by graduate volume are Health (9 programs, 335 graduates), Biological Sciences (8 programs, 60 graduates) and Engineering (1 programs, 6 graduates). Explore program details, award levels, and graduate demographics below.

Health (9 programs, 335 graduates)
Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Medicine 236
Doctorate (P)
51.1201
Pharmacy 40
Doctorate (P)
51.2001
Anesthesiologist Assistant 16
Master's
51.0809
Public Health 14
Postbac Cert.
Master's
Doctorate (P)
51.2201
Genetic Counseling 9
Master's
51.1509
International Public Health 8
Master's
51.2210
Clinical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions 4
Postbac Cert.
Master's
51.1099
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 4
Doctorate (R)
51.2208
Bioethics and Medical Ethics 4
Postbac Cert.
Master's
51.3201
Biological Sciences (8 programs, 60 graduates)
Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
General Physiology 22
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0901
Microbiology and Immunology 15
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0508
Cell Biology and Anatomy 8
Doctorate (R)
26.0407
Biochemistry 5
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.0202
Biostatistics 5
Master's
Doctorate (R)
26.1102
Genetics and Medical Genetics 2
Postbac Cert.
26.0806
Pharmacology and Toxicology 2
Doctorate (R)
26.1007
Biophysics 1
Doctorate (R)
26.0203
Engineering (1 programs, 6 graduates)
Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions
Program Name Graduates Gender Distribution Award Levels CIP Code
Biomedical Engineering 6
Doctorate (R)
14.0501

Tuition, Fees & Estimated Costs

Overview of tuition rates, housing, and other annual education expenses for undergraduate and graduate students

Estimated Total Cost
(In-state)
N/A
Estimated Total Cost
(Out-state)
N/A
In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
N/A
Tuition and fees for students residing in-state
Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
N/A
Tuition and fees for non-resident students
Room & Board
N/A
Housing and meal plan expenses
Books & Supplies
N/A
Average yearly cost of books and study materials
Other Expenses
N/A
Miscellaneous personal and institutional expenses
Other Expenses (with family)
N/A
Estimated cost for students living with family
Graduate In-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$30,150
Graduate tuition rates for in-state students
Graduate Out-of-state Tuition (incl. fees)
$30,150
Graduate tuition rates for non-resident students

Financial Aid & Student Support

Summary of scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid statistics for undergraduate students

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FTFT Aid Recipients
Avg. Grant
N/A
Avg. Loan
N/A
Avg. Federal Loan
N/A
Additional
Students with Any Grant
N/A
Students who received any type of grant aid
Students with Any Loan
N/A
Students who received any type of loan-based aid
Students with Federal Grant
N/A
Students who received a federal grant
Avg. Institutional Grant
N/A
Average amount of institutional grant awarded

Student Success Metrics

Graduation rates and post-graduation earnings to help assess student outcomes and long-term value of education.

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Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who successfully graduate from the institution
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First-Year Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who continue for a second year
Median Earnings Over Time
Median Salary After 6 Years
N/A
Average annual earnings of former students six years after starting college.
Median Salary After 10 Years
N/A
Average annual earnings of former students ten years after starting college.

Loan Burden & Repayment Outcomes

Breakdown of loan repayment rates and student debt levels by income and dependency status.

3-Year Loan Repayment Rate
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Share of borrowers who repaid loans within 3 years
Repayment Rate (Graduates Only)
N/A
Repayment rate among students who completed their program
Median Student Loan Debt
N/A
Median federal loan debt of undergraduate completers at time of graduation.
Repayment by Income
Repayment by Dependency

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)

What academic programs and degree levels does Medical College of Wisconsin offer?

Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) offers 18 academic programs across 3 major fields of study, with available degree levels: Postbac Cert., Master's, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional).

Most popular program areas include:

  • Healthcare Professions, Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (9 programs)
  • Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Biomedical Research (8 programs)
  • Engineering Sciences and Applied Technology Solutions (1 programs)

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated, not all offered programs.

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