Colleges in Wisconsin
All 68 degree-granting colleges in Wisconsin, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
Colleges
68
33 public
Cheapest
$3,791
Northcentral Technical Col
Median
$9,620
in-state, per year
Most expensive
$56,312
Beloit College
Cities
40
with colleges
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Wisconsin is $52,521 per year — about $210,084 over a four-year degree.
All 68 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northcentral Technical CollegePublicWausau · 2-year | $3,791 | $3,791 | Public |
| 2 | Lakeshore Technical CollegePublicCleveland · 2-year | $4,303 | $4,303 | Public |
| 3 | Northwood Technical CollegePublicShell Lake · 2-year | $4,570 | $4,570 | Public |
| 4 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegePublicFennimore · 2-year | $4,571 | $4,571 | Public |
| 5 | Waukesha County Technical CollegePublicPewaukee · 2-year | $4,571 | $4,571 | Public |
| 6 | Madison Area Technical CollegePublicMadison · Less than 2-year | $4,607 | $4,607 | Public |
| 7 | Western Technical CollegePublicLa Crosse · 2-year | $4,636 | $4,636 | Public |
| 8 | Moraine Park Technical CollegePublicFond du Lac · 2-year | $4,641 | $4,641 | Public |
| 9 | Blackhawk Technical CollegePublicJanesville · 2-year | $4,642 | $4,642 | Public |
| 10 | Nicolet Area Technical CollegePublicRhinelander · 2-year | $4,642 | $4,642 | Public |
| 11 | Chippewa Valley Technical CollegePublicEau Claire · 2-year | $4,642 | $4,642 | Public |
| 12 | Mid-State Technical CollegePublicWisconsin Rapids · 2-year | $4,760 | $4,760 | Public |
| 13 | Gateway Technical CollegePublicKenosha · 2-year | $4,766 | $4,766 | Public |
| 14 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegePublicGreen Bay · 2-year | $4,814 | $4,814 | Public |
| 15 | Fox Valley Technical CollegePublicAppleton · 2-year | $4,826 | $4,826 | Public |
| 16 | Milwaukee Area Technical CollegePublicMilwaukee · 2-year | $4,867 | $4,867 | Public |
| 17 | Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityPublicHayward · Less than 2-year | $6,030 | $6,030 | Public |
| 18 | College of Menominee NationPrivateKeshena · Less than 2-year | $6,200 | $6,200 | Private nonprofit |
| 19 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FlexPublicMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | $6,750 | $6,750 | Public |
| 20 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside FlexPublicKenosha · Less than 2-year | $6,750 | $6,750 | Public |
| 21 | University of Wisconsin-ParksidePublicKenosha · Less than 2-year | $7,466 | $7,466 | Public |
| 22 | University of Wisconsin-OshkoshPublicOshkosh · Less than 2-year | $7,795 | $7,795 | Public |
| 23 | University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePublicPlatteville · Less than 2-year | $7,862 | $7,862 | Public |
| 24 | University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterPublicWhitewater · Less than 2-year | $7,864 | $7,864 | Public |
| 25 | University of Wisconsin-Green BayPublicGreen Bay · Less than 2-year | $7,873 | $7,873 | Public |
| 26 | University of Wisconsin-River FallsPublicRiver Falls · Less than 2-year | $8,135 | $8,135 | Public |
| 27 | University of Wisconsin-SuperiorPublicSuperior · Less than 2-year | $8,167 | $8,167 | Public |
| 28 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointPublicStevens Point · Less than 2-year | $8,376 | $8,376 | Public |
| 29 | University of Wisconsin-Eau ClairePublicEau Claire · Less than 2-year | $8,914 | $8,914 | Public |
| 30 | University of Wisconsin-La CrossePublicLa Crosse · Less than 2-year | $9,232 | $9,232 | Public |
| 31 | University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeePublicMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | $9,620 | $9,620 | Public |
| 32 | University of Wisconsin-StoutPublicMenomonie · Less than 2-year | $9,663 | $9,663 | Public |
| 33 | University of Wisconsin-MadisonPublicMadison · Less than 2-year | $10,796 | $10,796 | Public |
| 34 | Ottawa University-MilwaukeePrivateBrookfield · Less than 2-year | $12,676 | $12,676 | Private nonprofit |
| 35 | Herzing University-MadisonPrivateMadison · Less than 2-year | $12,750 | $12,750 | Private nonprofit |
| 36 | Herzing University-KenoshaPrivateKenosha · Less than 2-year | $12,750 | $12,750 | Private nonprofit |
| 37 | Herzing University-BrookfieldPrivateBrookfield · Less than 2-year | $12,750 | $12,750 | Private nonprofit |
| 38 | Rasmussen University-WisconsinFor-profitGreen Bay · Less than 2-year | $13,208 | $13,208 | Private for-profit |
| 39 | Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-RacineFor-profitRacine · Less than 2-year | $18,666 | $18,666 | Private for-profit |
| 40 | Maranatha Baptist UniversityPrivateWatertown · Less than 2-year | $18,810 | $18,810 | Private nonprofit |
| 41 | Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaPrivateWauwatosa · Less than 2-year | $19,362 | $19,362 | Private nonprofit |
| 42 | Bellin CollegePrivateGreen Bay · Less than 2-year | $21,900 | $21,900 | Private nonprofit |
| 43 | Marian UniversityPrivateFond Du Lac · Less than 2-year | $30,000 | $30,000 | Private nonprofit |
| 44 | Viterbo UniversityPrivateLa Crosse · Less than 2-year | $31,150 | $31,150 | Private nonprofit |
| 45 | Lakeland UniversityPrivatePlymouth · Less than 2-year | $31,786 | $31,786 | Private nonprofit |
| 46 | Alverno CollegePrivateMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | $31,858 | $31,858 | Private nonprofit |
| 47 | Concordia University-WisconsinPrivateMequon · Less than 2-year | $33,062 | $33,062 | Private nonprofit |
| 48 | Mount Mary UniversityPrivateMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | $33,450 | $33,450 | Private nonprofit |
| 49 | Edgewood CollegePrivateMadison · Less than 2-year | $33,550 | $33,550 | Private nonprofit |
| 50 | Wisconsin Lutheran CollegePrivateMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | $33,762 | $33,762 | Private nonprofit |
| 51 | Carthage CollegePrivateKenosha · Less than 2-year | $34,500 | $34,500 | Private nonprofit |
| 52 | Cardinal Stritch UniversityPrivateMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | $35,444 | $35,444 | Private nonprofit |
| 53 | Carroll UniversityPrivateWaukesha · Less than 2-year | $36,190 | $36,190 | Private nonprofit |
| 54 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignPrivateMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | $40,940 | $40,940 | Private nonprofit |
| 55 | Northland CollegePrivateAshland · Less than 2-year | $41,237 | $41,237 | Private nonprofit |
| 56 | Saint Norbert CollegePrivateDe Pere · Less than 2-year | $43,204 | $43,204 | Private nonprofit |
| 57 | Milwaukee School of EngineeringPrivateMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | $46,506 | $46,506 | Private nonprofit |
| 58 | Marquette UniversityPrivateMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | $46,670 | $46,670 | Private nonprofit |
| 59 | Ripon CollegePrivateRipon · Less than 2-year | $49,600 | $49,600 | Private nonprofit |
| 60 | Lawrence UniversityPrivateAppleton · Less than 2-year | $53,979 | $53,979 | Private nonprofit |
| 61 | Beloit CollegePrivateBeloit · Less than 2-year | $56,312 | $56,312 | Private nonprofit |
| 62 | Medical College of WisconsinPrivateMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 63 | Milwaukee Career CollegeFor-profitMilwaukee · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 64 | Nashotah HousePrivateNashotah · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 65 | Sacred Heart Seminary and School of TheologyPrivateFranklin · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 66 | University of Wisconsin-System AdministrationPublicMadison · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
| 67 | Wisconsin School of Professional PsychologyPrivateMilwaukee · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 68 | Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human PotentialPrivateElkhorn · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
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Questions
What is the cheapest college in Wisconsin?
Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, at $3,791 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are Lakeshore Technical College ($4,303), Northwood Technical College ($4,570), Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ($4,571).
How much does college cost in Wisconsin?
The median published in-state tuition is $9,620 per year across 61 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Wisconsin to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.