Colleges in Wisconsin
39 colleges in Wisconsin that award bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates: 15 public and 24 private. 4 of them, mostly state colleges, award bachelor's degrees in fewer than a quarter of their undergraduate awards, and 2 award a substantial mix of both. Among colleges where most degrees awarded are bachelor's, the lowest average net price is at University of Wisconsin-Parkside ($11,772 a year after grants). Numbers are averages for students receiving federal aid; open a school to see what a family at your income pays.
| College | City | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverno College | Milwaukee | Private | 631 | 86% | $22,540 | 49% | $53,145 |
| Bellin College | Green Bay | Private | 372 | 97% | $37,408 | 63% | $76,222 |
| Beloit College | Beloit | Private | 926 | 63% | $21,526 | 71% | $53,260 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa | PrivateMostly 2-year · 11% bachelor's | 1,037 | — | $14,858 | 20% | $32,568 |
| Carroll University | Waukesha | Private | 2,523 | 67% | $15,193 | 71% | $58,009 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha | Private | 2,660 | 87% | $26,565 | 64% | $56,950 |
| College of Menominee Nation | Keshena | PrivateMostly 2-year · 18% bachelor's | 258 | — | $8,805 | 32% | $25,853 |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon | Private | 2,197 | 78% | $36,201 | 68% | $56,075 |
| Edgewood College | Madison | Private | 1,107 | 76% | $26,113 | 60% | $59,728 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | Brookfield | PrivateBachelor's & associate · 42% bachelor's | 380 | 93% | $20,514 | 42% | $36,909 |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | Kenosha | Private | 522 | 92% | $23,066 | 72% | $36,909 |
| Herzing University-Madison | Madison | PrivateBachelor's & associate · 28% bachelor's | 2,494 | 94% | $22,327 | 28% | $36,909 |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | Hayward | PublicMostly 2-year · 10% bachelor's | 176 | — | $8,657 | 23% | $24,302 |
| Lakeland University | Plymouth | Private | 1,212 | 86% | $24,212 | 42% | $55,961 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton | Private | 1,396 | 64% | $23,401 | 77% | $55,789 |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison | PublicMostly 2-year · 0% bachelor's | 10,073 | — | $14,238 | 29% | $45,413 |
| Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown | Private | 541 | 72% | $26,005 | 64% | $45,593 |
| Marian University | Fond Du Lac | Private | 1,010 | 75% | $21,937 | 44% | $53,501 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee | Private | 7,660 | 81% | $31,487 | 83% | $78,257 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | Milwaukee | Private | 837 | 61% | $26,541 | 67% | $41,174 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee | Private | 2,654 | 59% | $22,453 | 67% | $89,070 |
| Mount Mary University | Milwaukee | Private | 631 | 62% | $20,144 | 43% | $48,745 |
| Ripon College | Ripon | Private | 688 | 80% | $20,216 | 63% | $54,902 |
| Saint Norbert College | De Pere | Private | 1,662 | 86% | $26,172 | 71% | $58,363 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire | Public | 8,895 | 82% | $16,550 | 64% | $58,561 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Green Bay | Public | 6,341 | 89% | $13,369 | 48% | $52,528 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | La Crosse | Public | 9,277 | 76% | $16,210 | 71% | $60,378 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison | Public | 36,902 | 45% | $17,354 | 90% | $73,792 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee | Public | 16,758 | 91% | $15,014 | 49% | $54,990 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh | Public | 6,877 | 87% | $14,305 | 46% | $55,548 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | Kenosha | Public | 2,844 | 75% | $11,772 | 40% | $51,129 |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville | Public | 5,837 | 89% | $16,032 | 56% | $61,760 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | River Falls | Public | 4,205 | 82% | $14,054 | 57% | $54,458 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point | Public | 7,306 | 92% | $14,559 | 51% | $52,021 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie | Public | 5,842 | 88% | $17,490 | 55% | $58,084 |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | Superior | Public | 1,807 | 93% | $12,220 | 42% | $49,606 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater | Public | 9,405 | 86% | $14,158 | 59% | $55,356 |
| Viterbo University | La Crosse | Private | 1,249 | 72% | $21,260 | 68% | $55,660 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Milwaukee | Private | 943 | 78% | $23,245 | 64% | $54,664 |
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, latest reported year. Graduation within 6 years; earnings are the median 10 years after starting college.
Best value in Wisconsin for your income
The Wisconsin colleges that pay back fastest for a family at your income: what it costs to finish after grants, set against how much more former students earn than high school graduates in Wisconsin. Pick your income.
| # | College | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Earnings, 10 yrs | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-MadisonPublic, in-state price | $8,134 | $34,163 | $73,792 | under 1 |
| 2 | Milwaukee School of EngineeringPrivate | $14,495 | $63,053 | $89,070 | 1.2 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-La CrossePublic, in-state price | $10,608 | $46,145 | $60,378 | 2.0 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePublic, in-state price | $12,065 | $55,016 | $61,760 | 2.3 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Eau ClairePublic, in-state price | $12,766 | $56,043 | $58,561 | 2.7 |
| 6 | University of Wisconsin-River FallsPublic, in-state price | $10,796 | $46,855 | $54,458 | 2.8 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterPublic, in-state price | $11,176 | $49,621 | $55,356 | 2.8 |
| 8 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $27,378 | $114,988 | $78,257 | 2.8 |
| 9 | Carroll UniversityPrivate | $14,134 | $58,939 | $58,009 | 2.9 |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-OshkoshPublic, in-state price | $11,601 | $53,481 | $55,548 | 3.0 |
Colleges where most degrees awarded are bachelor's, ranked by years of earnings gain needed to repay the cost to finish at this income. Cost to finish = net price after grants × the average years graduates took (IPEDS). Earnings gain = former students' median earnings 10 years after starting (College Scorecard) minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in Wisconsin (Census ACS 2020-2024). Before taxes, interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
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