Best Colleges in Wisconsin
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College, camping, and colorful seasons
Wisconsin is where people live when they’re ready to experience a colorful autumn, some of the best cheese around, and of course a quality college education. There are 85 colleges in the state of Wisconsin, including a public university system, private colleges, and a few medical schools.* Popular majors in Wisconsin include psychology, mechanical engineering and various liberal arts studies. Grads get jobs quickly with a low unemployment rate and go on to work at impressive places like Astronautics Corporation of America, GE Healthcare, and Plexus Corp.*
During your off hours, there are plenty of things happening all around the state. World-class fishing, hiking to caves and waterfalls, and camping out under the stars are all popular activities that make Wisconsin a coveted state for nature lovers. Of course, sometimes you want to just kick back and relax indoors. Check out O’Davey’s Pub in Fond du Lac for their signature Bloody Mary. What makes it unique? The optional garnishes include a soft pretzel and a bag of popcorn or a cheeseburger!* And when you get sports fever, head out to Lambeau Field to freeze your bum off tailgating for Aaron Rodgers and the fan-owned Green Bay Packers. However you choose to pursue an education and enjoy your down time, Wisconsin is a state overflowing with natural beauty and plenty of man-made fun.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics *Wikipedia, “Colleges and universities in Wisconsin”, “Companies based in Wisconsin” *www.travelwisconsin.comBest Four Year Universities in Wisconsin
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison, WI |
University of Wisconsin-Madison offers 580 Degree programs. It's a large public university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 13,214 students graduated with students earning 9,269 Bachelor's degrees, 2,311 Master's degrees, and 1,634 Doctoral degrees. |
Based on 96 Reviews |
Read more: University of Wisconsin-Madison Reviews | |
| 2 | Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI |
Marquette University offers 256 Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 3,663 students graduated with students earning 2,433 Bachelor's degrees, 640 Master's degrees, 553 Doctoral degrees, and 37 Certificates degrees. |
Based on 20 Reviews |
Read more: Marquette University Reviews | |
| 3 | Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI |
Milwaukee School of Engineering offers 32 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large city. In 2015, 561 students graduated with students earning 476 Bachelor's degrees, and 85 Master's degrees. |
Based on 4 Reviews |
Read more: Milwaukee School of Engineering Reviews | |
| 4 | Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon, WI |
Concordia University-Wisconsin offers 216 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 1,940 students graduated with students earning 845 Master's degrees, 818 Bachelor's degrees, 162 Doctoral degrees, 64 Certificates degrees, and 51 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Concordia University-Wisconsin Reviews | ||
| 5 | Carthage College | Kenosha, WI |
Carthage College offers 110 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a mid sized suburb. In 2015, 791 students graduated with students earning 759 Bachelor's degrees, and 32 Master's degrees. |
Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 6 | Carroll University | Waukesha, WI |
Carroll University offers 124 Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a small city. In 2015, 929 students graduated with students earning 726 Bachelor's degrees, 107 Master's degrees, and 96 Doctoral degrees. |
Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater, WI |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers 106 Degree programs. It's a large public university in a far away town. In 2015, 2,824 students graduated with students earning 2,267 Bachelor's degrees, 449 Master's degrees, and 108 Associate's degrees. |
Based on 40 Reviews |
Read more: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Reviews | |
| 8 | Lakeland College | Plymouth, WI |
Lakeland College offers 102 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a outlying rural. In 2015, 976 students graduated with students earning 656 Bachelor's degrees, and 320 Master's degrees. |
Read more: Lakeland College Reviews | ||
| 9 | Edgewood College | Madison, WI |
Edgewood College offers 141 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a mid sized city. In 2015, 736 students graduated with students earning 506 Bachelor's degrees, 176 Master's degrees, 36 Doctoral degrees, and 18 Certificates degrees. |
Based on 4 Reviews |
Read more: Edgewood College Reviews | |
| 10 | Saint Norbert College | De Pere, WI |
Saint Norbert College offers 118 Degree programs. It's a small private university in a mid sized suburb. In 2015, 636 students graduated with students earning 577 Bachelor's degrees, 50 Certificates degrees, and 9 Master's degrees. |
Read more: Saint Norbert College Reviews |
Best Community Colleges in Wisconsin
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College | Shell Lake, WI |
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College offers 71 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a far away rural. In 2015, 2,576 students graduated with students earning 2,169 Certificates degrees, and 407 Associate's degrees. |
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| 2 | Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, WI |
Waukesha County Technical College offers 91 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a large suburb. In 2015, 2,787 students graduated with students earning 2,072 Certificates degrees, and 715 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Waukesha County Technical College Reviews | ||
| 3 | University of Wisconsin Colleges | Madison, WI |
University of Wisconsin Colleges offers 2 Degree programs. It's a large public college in a mid sized city. In 2015, 1,730 students graduated with students earning 1,728 Associate's degrees, and 2 Bachelor's degrees. |
Read more: University of Wisconsin Colleges Reviews | ||
| 4 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore, WI |
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers 51 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a far away rural. In 2015, 1,052 students graduated with students earning 810 Certificates degrees, and 242 Associate's degrees. |
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| 5 | Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton, WI |
Fox Valley Technical College offers 108 Degree programs. It's a large public college in a mid sized suburb. In 2015, 3,750 students graduated with students earning 2,650 Certificates degrees, and 1,100 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Fox Valley Technical College Reviews | ||
| 6 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay, WI |
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offers 115 Degree programs. It's a large public college in a mid sized city. In 2015, 3,537 students graduated with students earning 2,327 Certificates degrees, and 1,210 Associate's degrees. |
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| 7 | Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids, WI |
Mid-State Technical College offers 71 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a outlying rural. In 2015, 1,521 students graduated with students earning 1,081 Certificates degrees, and 440 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Mid-State Technical College Reviews | ||
| 8 | Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI |
Blackhawk Technical College offers 74 Degree programs. It's a small public college in a small suburb. In 2015, 897 students graduated with students earning 595 Certificates degrees, and 302 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Blackhawk Technical College Reviews | ||
| 9 | Western Technical College | La Crosse, WI |
Western Technical College offers 106 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a small city. In 2015, 2,163 students graduated with students earning 1,558 Certificates degrees, and 605 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Western Technical College Reviews | ||
| 10 | Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire, WI |
Chippewa Valley Technical College offers 92 Degree programs. It's a medium sized public college in a small city. In 2015, 2,776 students graduated with students earning 1,940 Certificates degrees, and 836 Associate's degrees. |
Read more: Chippewa Valley Technical College Reviews |
List of all Colleges in Wisconsin
| School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI |
3/5
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12 : 1 | 42,716 |
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Marquette University Milwaukee, WI |
5/5
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15 : 1 | 11,491 |
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Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI |
5/5
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17 : 1 | 2,906 |
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Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI |
5/5
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20 : 1 | 8,268 |
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Carthage College Kenosha, WI |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 2,978 |
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Carroll University Waukesha, WI |
5/5
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17 : 1 | 3,508 |
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI |
2/5
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25 : 1 | 12,360 |
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Lakeland College Plymouth, WI |
5/5
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28 : 1 | 3,671 |
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Edgewood College Madison, WI |
5/5
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13 : 1 | 2,678 |
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Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI |
5/5
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15 : 1 | 2,180 |
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Viterbo University La Crosse, WI |
5/5
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15 : 1 | 2,756 |
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI |
3/5
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20 : 1 | 10,490 |
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI |
2/5
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29 : 1 | 14,051 |
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI |
3/5
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23 : 1 | 10,592 |
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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI |
2/5
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32 : 1 | 6,784 |
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Cardinal Stritch University Milwaukee, WI |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 3,176 |
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Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI |
5/5
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15 : 1 | 2,099 |
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University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI |
3/5
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25 : 1 | 9,554 |
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Ripon College Ripon, WI |
5/5
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12 : 1 | 794 |
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI |
2/5
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24 : 1 | 9,265 |
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI |
2/5
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23 : 1 | 5,949 |
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI |
2/5
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26 : 1 | 8,945 |
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI |
3/5
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22 : 1 | 26,726 |
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Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI |
5/5
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18 : 1 | 1,188 |
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Alverno College Milwaukee, WI |
5/5
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16 : 1 | 2,209 |