85 accredited colleges and universities in Wisconsin, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Madison, WI · Public
Appleton, WI · Private Non-Profit
Milwaukee, WI · Private Non-Profit
Beloit, WI · Private Non-Profit
Milwaukee, WI · Private Non-Profit
La Crosse, WI · Public
Waukesha, WI · Private Non-Profit
Eau Claire, WI · Public
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Rhinelander, WI · Public
Hayward, WI · Public
Keshena, WI · Private Non-Profit
Rice Lake, WI · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Madison, WI · Public
Milwaukee, WI · Private Non-Profit
Milwaukee, WI · Private Non-Profit
Milwaukee, WI · Private Non-Profit
By undergraduate enrollment.
Madison, WI · Public
Milwaukee, WI · Public
Milwaukee, WI · Public
Madison, WI · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Wisconsin.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Wisconsin is home to 85 accredited colleges and universities, including 32 public, 30 private non-profit, and 23 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander is the most affordable, with a net price of $8,255.
University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 45%.
University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison is the largest, enrolling 36,902 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $19,335, and average out-of-state tuition is $22,589. The graduate workforce earns a median $45,154 ten years after entry.
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