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State Overview

Colleges in Wisconsin

Explore 36 colleges and universities in Wisconsin.

Institutions

36

Avg In-State Tuition

$26,375

Avg Out-of-State

$30,533

Avg Earnings

$48,932

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State Overview

Wisconsin has 36 higher education institutions. The average in-state tuition is $26,374.94, while the average out-of-state tuition is $30,533.18. Graduates earn an average of $48,932.36.

The data suggests a moderate value proposition for students. While the tuition costs are significant, the average graduate earnings indicate a positive return on investment.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Schools by Type

University of Wisconsin-Madison logo

University of Wisconsin-Madison

PUBLIC

Madison, WI

Tuition

$11,205

Avg Earnings

$61,275

Acceptance

43%

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

PUBLIC

Milwaukee, WI

Tuition

$10,020

Avg Earnings

$45,851

Acceptance

88%

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse logo

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

PUBLIC

La Crosse, WI

Tuition

$9,651

Avg Earnings

$49,626

Acceptance

73%

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater logo

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

PUBLIC

Whitewater, WI

Tuition

$8,250

Avg Earnings

$47,909

Acceptance

83%

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire logo

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

PUBLIC

Eau Claire, WI

Tuition

$9,277

Avg Earnings

$50,011

Acceptance

76%

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh logo

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

PUBLIC

Oshkosh, WI

Tuition

$8,212

Avg Earnings

$50,140

Acceptance

87%

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point logo

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

PUBLIC

Stevens Point, WI

Tuition

$8,834

Avg Earnings

$43,371

Acceptance

90%

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay logo

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

PUBLIC

Green Bay, WI

Tuition

$8,342

Avg Earnings

$46,546

Acceptance

88%

University of Wisconsin-Platteville logo

University of Wisconsin-Platteville

PUBLIC

Platteville, WI

Tuition

$8,315

Avg Earnings

$54,825

Acceptance

87%

University of Wisconsin-Stout logo

University of Wisconsin-Stout

PUBLIC

Menomonie, WI

Tuition

$10,142

Avg Earnings

$50,251

Acceptance

85%

University of Wisconsin-River Falls logo

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

PUBLIC

River Falls, WI

Tuition

$8,606

Avg Earnings

$46,524

Acceptance

82%

University of Wisconsin-Parkside logo

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

PUBLIC

Kenosha, WI

Tuition

$7,855

Avg Earnings

$42,154

Acceptance

73%

University of Wisconsin-Superior logo

University of Wisconsin-Superior

PUBLIC

Superior, WI

Tuition

$8,487

Avg Earnings

$41,868

Acceptance

94%

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex logo

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex

PUBLIC

Milwaukee, WI

Avg Earnings

$45,851

Acceptance

92%

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex logo

University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex

PUBLIC

Kenosha, WI

Avg Earnings

$42,154

Popular Majors in Wisconsin

Cost Comparison

WI Avg In-State $26,375
WI Avg Out-of-State $30,533

Cost Analysis

Wisconsin's average in-state tuition of $26,375 compares to an average out-of-state tuition of $30,533. The average graduate from a Wisconsin institution earns $48,932 within 5 years of graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 36 colleges and universities in Wisconsin, including public, private non-profit, and for-profit institutions.

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