The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an urban university servicing the State of Wisconsin's major metropolitan area through its 12 schools and colleges. Milwaukee is Wisconsin's largest city with a population of approximately 640,000 with another 1.4 million people inhabiting its surrounding community. The University is located on Milwaukee's northeast side; the campus is approximately 2 miles north of downtown on the residential East Side bordering Lake Michigan. Milwaukee offers a perfect balance of big city attractions and small town comfort.