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Top Colleges in Wisconsin

Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a content editor and writer at Scholarships360. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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Updated: November 14th, 2023

Wisconsin has so many great college options, it’s no surprise that over 300,000 students attend school in the Badger State every year. Whether you’re seeking a state school experience at UW-Madison or an intimate liberal arts experience at Lawrence, Wisconsin has a college for you. Check out our list of Wisconsin colleges below to find your perfect fit.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI • Public, City

Madison, WI

Public, City

60% acceptance rate
33,506 undergraduate students
89% graduation rate
$16,708 average per year after aid
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Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

Milwaukee, WI

Private, Non-Profit, City

86% acceptance rate
7,466 undergraduate students
81% graduation rate
$29,102 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

La Crosse, WI • Public, City

La Crosse, WI

Public, City

74% acceptance rate
9,230 undergraduate students
73% graduation rate
$14,839 average per year after aid
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Lawrence University

Appleton, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

Appleton, WI

Private, Non-Profit, City

75% acceptance rate
1,468 undergraduate students
80% graduation rate
$21,238 average per year after aid
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Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

Milwaukee, WI

Private, Non-Profit, City

67% acceptance rate
2,554 undergraduate students
66% graduation rate
$24,510 average per year after aid
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Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

De Pere, WI

Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

85% acceptance rate
1,919 undergraduate students
78% graduation rate
$25,859 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI • Public, City

Eau Claire, WI

Public, City

77% acceptance rate
9,633 undergraduate students
68% graduation rate
$16,884 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Whitewater, WI • Public, Town

Whitewater, WI

Public, Town

83% acceptance rate
9,298 undergraduate students
63% graduation rate
$14,856 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI • Public, Town

River Falls, WI

Public, Town

86% acceptance rate
4,730 undergraduate students
57% graduation rate
$14,059 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI • Public, Town

Menomonie, WI

Public, Town

91% acceptance rate
6,480 undergraduate students
56% graduation rate
$16,456 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, WI • Public, City

Oshkosh, WI

Public, City

90% acceptance rate
8,419 undergraduate students
55% graduation rate
$14,753 average per year after aid
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Wisconsin Lutheran College

Milwaukee, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

Milwaukee, WI

Private, Non-Profit, City

98% acceptance rate
976 undergraduate students
61% graduation rate
$20,614 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Green Bay, WI • Public, City

Green Bay, WI

Public, City

91% acceptance rate
6,475 undergraduate students
55% graduation rate
$13,654 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI • Public, Town

Stevens Point, WI

Public, Town

90% acceptance rate
7,103 undergraduate students
55% graduation rate
$14,434 average per year after aid
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Cardinal Stritch University

Milwaukee, WI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

Milwaukee, WI

Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

89% acceptance rate
602 undergraduate students
54% graduation rate
$17,958 average per year after aid
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Edgewood College

Madison, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

Madison, WI

Private, Non-Profit, City

95% acceptance rate
1,147 undergraduate students
62% graduation rate
$26,700 average per year after aid
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Concordia University-Wisconsin

Mequon, WI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

Mequon, WI

Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

69% acceptance rate
2,628 undergraduate students
59% graduation rate
$24,607 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI • Public, City

Milwaukee, WI

Public, City

89% acceptance rate
18,322 undergraduate students
47% graduation rate
$15,845 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-Superior

Superior, WI • Public, Suburb

Superior, WI

Public, Suburb

76% acceptance rate
2,075 undergraduate students
43% graduation rate
$12,268 average per year after aid
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kenosha, WI • Public, Suburb

Kenosha, WI

Public, Suburb

75% acceptance rate
3,244 undergraduate students
42% graduation rate
$11,682 average per year after aid
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