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    Top Colleges in Wisconsin

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
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    Updated: June 6th, 2024

    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

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    University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public 4-year college located in Madison, Wisconsin. There are currently 35,184 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Madison and the school’s acceptance rate is 49%. The tuition at Wisconsin-Madison…

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    49% acceptance
    89% graduation rate
    35,184 undergrads
    $16,834 net price
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    Marquette University

    Milwaukee, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Marquette University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are currently 7,290 undergraduates at Marquette and the school’s acceptance rate is 87%. The tuition at Marquette…

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    87% acceptance
    83% graduation rate
    7,290 undergrads
    $28,637 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

    La Crosse, WI • Public, City

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    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a public 4-year college located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. There are currently 9,137 undergraduates at Wisconsin-La Crosse and the school’s acceptance rate is 74%. The…

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    74% acceptance
    70% graduation rate
    9,137 undergrads
    $15,217 net price
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    Lawrence University

    Appleton, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, Lawrence University is known for its Conservatory of Music and strong liberal arts programs. The university offers a unique First-Year Studies program that emphasizes interdisciplinary learning.

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    72% acceptance
    78% graduation rate
    1,411 undergrads
    $22,763 net price
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    Milwaukee School of Engineering

    Milwaukee, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are currently 2,562 undergraduates at MSOE and the school’s acceptance rate is 63%. The tuition…

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    63% acceptance
    71% graduation rate
    2,562 undergrads
    $22,441 net price
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    Saint Norbert College

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

    Saint Norbert College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in De Pere, Wisconsin. There are currently 1,784 undergraduates at St. Norbert and the school’s acceptance rate is 84%. The…

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    84% acceptance
    72% graduation rate
    1,784 undergrads
    $25,644 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

    Eau Claire, WI • Public, City

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    University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is a public 4-year college located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. There are currently 9,138 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the school’s acceptance rate is 77%. The…

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    77% acceptance
    65% graduation rate
    9,138 undergrads
    $16,435 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

    Whitewater, WI • Public, Town

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    University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a public 4-year college located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. There are currently 8,893 undergraduates at UW-Whitewater and the school’s acceptance rate is 82%. The tuition at UW-Whitewater…

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    82% acceptance
    62% graduation rate
    8,893 undergrads
    $14,648 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-River Falls

    River Falls, WI • Public, Town

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls is a public 4-year college located in River Falls, Wisconsin. There are currently 4,327 undergraduates at Wisconsin-River Falls and the school’s acceptance rate is 84%. The…

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    84% acceptance
    59% graduation rate
    4,327 undergrads
    $13,581 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Stout

    Menomonie, WI • Public, Town

    University of Wisconsin-Stout is a public 4-year college located in Menomonie, Wisconsin. There are currently 6,176 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Stout and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%. The tuition at Wisconsin-Stout…

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    86% acceptance
    52% graduation rate
    6,176 undergrads
    $16,384 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

    Oshkosh, WI • Public, City

    University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is a public 4-year college located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. There are currently 7,812 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the school’s acceptance rate is 89%. The tuition at Wisconsin-Oshkosh…

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    89% acceptance
    58% graduation rate
    7,812 undergrads
    $14,899 net price
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    Wisconsin Lutheran College

    Milwaukee, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Wisconsin Lutheran College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are currently 990 undergraduates at Wisconsin Lutheran and the school’s acceptance rate is 94%. The tuition…

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    94% acceptance
    67% graduation rate
    990 undergrads
    $21,962 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

    Green Bay, WI • Public, City

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a public 4-year college located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. There are currently 6,305 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Green Bay and the school’s acceptance rate is 90%. The…

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    90% acceptance
    52% graduation rate
    6,305 undergrads
    $13,404 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

    Stevens Point, WI • Public, Town

    University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a public 4-year college located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. There are currently 6,995 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the school’s acceptance rate is 89%. The…

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    89% acceptance
    56% graduation rate
    6,995 undergrads
    $14,009 net price
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    Cardinal Stritch University

    Milwaukee, WI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Cardinal Stritch University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are currently 526 undergraduates at Cardinal Stritch and the school’s acceptance rate is 93%. The tuition…

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    93% acceptance
    52% graduation rate
    526 undergrads
    $19,844 net price
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    Edgewood College

    Madison, WI • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Edgewood College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Madison, Wisconsin. There are currently 1,127 undergraduates at Edgewood and the school’s acceptance rate is 99%. The tuition at Edgewood…

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    99% acceptance
    62% graduation rate
    1,127 undergrads
    $27,466 net price
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    Concordia University-Wisconsin

    Mequon, WI • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Concordia University-Wisconsin is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Mequon, Wisconsin. There are currently 2,556 undergraduates at Concordia and the school’s acceptance rate is 70%. The tuition at Concordia…

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    70% acceptance
    66% graduation rate
    2,556 undergrads
    $26,048 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

    Milwaukee, WI • Public, City

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a public 4-year college located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are currently 17,076 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%. The tuition at Wisconsin-Milwaukee…

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    86% acceptance
    48% graduation rate
    17,076 undergrads
    $16,427 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Superior

    Superior, WI • Public, Suburb

    University of Wisconsin-Superior is a public 4-year college located in Superior, Wisconsin. There are currently 2,021 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Superior and the school’s acceptance rate is 96%. The tuition at Wisconsin-Superior…

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    96% acceptance
    40% graduation rate
    2,021 undergrads
    $13,370 net price
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    University of Wisconsin-Parkside

    Kenosha, WI • Public, Suburb

    University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a public 4-year college located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. There are currently 2,969 undergraduates at Wisconsin-Parkside and the school’s acceptance rate is 73%. The tuition at Wisconsin-Parkside…

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    73% acceptance
    40% graduation rate
    2,969 undergrads
    $9,923 net price
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    We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.

    State grants in Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Grant

    The Wisconsin Grant is a need based grant for Wisconsin resistance for students attending eligible postsecondary institutions in Wisconsin. All institutions in the University of Wisconsin system are included in this grant, as well as Wisconsin technical colleges and tribal colleges. The Wisconsin Grant is also available for students attending non-profit, independent colleges and universities located in Wisconsin. 

    Talent Incentive Program Grant

    The Talent Incentive Program Grant provides financial assistance to first-time college students who demonstrate financial need. Students must be residents of Wisconsin and attend a college or university in Wisconsin. This grant is eligible for renewal for up to ten semesters, so long as students continue to demonstrate financial need.  

    Wisconsin tuition reciprocity agreements 

    Wisconsin is a part of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC). This organization comes from legislation that made it so 12 midwestern states can work together to provide tuition discounts. Most of these discounts come in the form of providing out-of-state students the opportunity to pay in-state tuition. 

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    Frequently asked questions about colleges in Wisconsin

    What is the hardest college in Wisconsin to get into?

     The college with the lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin is the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with an acceptance rate of 60%. Remember when picking a school that there are many factors to consider beyond just going for the school with the lowest acceptance rate, such as affordability, size and academic programs!

    Does South Dakota have tuition reciprocity?

    Yes! South Dakota is a part of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC), which means if you are a student looking to study out-of-state, you may have the opportunity to study in one of the MHEC’s partner states at a discounted tuition rate.

    Why should I study in Wisconsin?

    By studying in Wisconsin, students have plenty of options in the kind of institutions they want to attend, from larger state schools to smaller colleges. Wisconsin is located in the midwest, which is known for its friendly culture and famous food like cheese curds and booyah soup. Some of the largest industries in the state include agriculture and manufacturing. While there are some more urban areas in Wisconsin, like Milwuakee, overall the state is more rural than urban, so if that is something that seems like it would appeal to you, make sure to check out colleges in Wisconsin!

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