Most Affordable Colleges in Wisconsin 2023

Most Affordable Colleges in Wisconsin 2023
By James Barham
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Here are the most affordable colleges and universities in Wisconsin. Our list will help you find the right kind of school for you, at a price you can afford.

10 Most Affordable Colleges in Wisconsin 2022

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  1. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    2. 75%
  2. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
    3. 48%
  3. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
    4. 28%
  4. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
    5. 26%
  5. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
    6. 24%
  6. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
    7. 23%
  7. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
    8. 23%
  8. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
    9. 22%
  9. University of Wisconsin–Parkside
    10. 21%
  10. University of Wisconsin–Platteville
    11. 21%
  1. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
    2. 91%
  2. University of Wisconsin–Stout
    3. 91%
  3. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
    4. 90%
  4. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
    5. 90%
  5. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
    6. 89%
  6. University of Wisconsin–Platteville
    7. 88%
  7. University of Wisconsin–River Falls
    8. 86%
  8. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
    9. 83%
  9. Maranatha Baptist University
    10. 80%
  10. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
    11. 77%
  1. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
    2. 23 to 1
  2. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
    3. 22 to 1
  3. University of Wisconsin–River Falls
    4. 21 to 1
  4. University of Wisconsin–Platteville
    5. 21 to 1
  5. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
    6. 21 to 1
  6. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
    7. 20 to 1
  7. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
    8. 20 to 1
  8. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
    9. 19 to 1
  9. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
    10. 18 to 1
  10. University of Wisconsin–Stout
    11. 18 to 1
  1. Maranatha Baptist University
    2. $18,050
  2. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    3. $9,273
  3. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
    4. $8,091
  4. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
    5. $7,585
  5. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
    6. $7,361
  6. University of Wisconsin–Stout
    7. $7,014
  7. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
    8. $6,698
  8. University of Wisconsin–Superior
    9. $6,535
  9. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
    10. $6,519
  10. University of Wisconsin–River Falls
    11. $6,428
  1. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    2. $10,728
  2. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
    3. $10,701
  3. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
    4. $8,651
  4. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
    5. $8,270
  5. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
    6. $8,066
  6. University of Wisconsin–Parkside
    7. $8,028
  7. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
    8. $8,027
  8. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
    9. $7,996
  9. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
    10. $7,949
  10. University of Wisconsin–Platteville
    11. $7,831
  1. Maranatha Baptist University
    2. 12%
  2. University of Wisconsin–Stout
    3. 19%
  3. University of Wisconsin–River Falls
    4. 19%
  4. University of Wisconsin–Superior
    5. 20%
  5. University of Wisconsin–Platteville
    6. 21%
  6. University of Wisconsin–Parkside
    7. 21%
  7. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
    8. 22%
  8. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
    9. 23%
  9. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
    10. 23%
  10. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
    11. 24%
  1. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    2. 60%
  2. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
    3. 74%
  3. University of Wisconsin–Parkside
    4. 75%
  4. University of Wisconsin–Superior
    5. 76%
  5. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
    6. 77%
  6. Maranatha Baptist University
    7. 80%
  7. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
    8. 83%
  8. University of Wisconsin–River Falls
    9. 86%
  9. University of Wisconsin–Platteville
    10. 88%
  10. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
    11. 89%
  1. Maranatha Baptist University
    2. 12 to 1
  2. University of Wisconsin–Madison
    3. 16 to 1
  3. University of Wisconsin–Superior
    4. 16 to 1
  4. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
    5. 18 to 1
  5. University of Wisconsin–Stout
    6. 18 to 1
  6. University of Wisconsin–Parkside
    7. 18 to 1
  7. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
    8. 19 to 1
  8. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
    9. 20 to 1
  9. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
    10. 20 to 1
  10. University of Wisconsin–River Falls
    11. 21 to 1
  1. University of Wisconsin–Parkside
    2. $6,298
  2. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
    3. $6,298
  3. University of Wisconsin–Platteville
    4. $6,418
  4. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
    5. $6,422
  5. University of Wisconsin–River Falls
    6. $6,428
  6. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
    7. $6,519
  7. University of Wisconsin–Superior
    8. $6,535
  8. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
    9. $6,698
  9. University of Wisconsin–Stout
    10. $7,014
  10. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
    11. $7,361
  1. Maranatha Baptist University
    2. $7,120
  2. University of Wisconsin–Stout
    3. $7,298
  3. University of Wisconsin–Superior
    4. $7,640
  4. University of Wisconsin–River Falls
    5. $7,640
  5. University of Wisconsin–Platteville
    6. $7,831
  6. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
    7. $7,949
  7. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
    8. $7,996
  8. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
    9. $8,027
  9. University of Wisconsin–Parkside
    10. $8,028
  10. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
    11. $8,066

Colleges and Universities in Wisconsin

Between community colleges, technical schools, and universities, Wisconsin has 30 public schools. All the public schools in Wisconsin have affordable tuitions, ranging from $4,000 to $11,000. The University of Wisconsin - Madison has over 35,000 students in attendance, making it the largest in the state. The tuition runs about $11,000, and the school boasts an 85% graduation rate. Public affairs, veterinary medicine, and human ecology are just some of the fields students can study here.

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Of Wisconsin’s 29 private schools, 18 are religious. With just under 10,000 students, Marquette University is the largest, and tuition for this school is about $42,000. Located in Milwaukee, this Catholic, Jesuit university offers degrees in fields like business, engineering, physical therapy, and law. Also located in Milwaukee, the state’s smallest institution, the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology, is a private graduate school with just over 30 students, and is geared toward those earning their doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Wisconsin, like many states, also provides a loan forgiveness program to those who are working in the health care field.

When people think Wisconsin, they might immediately crave cheese. After all, the state is home to a museum dedicated to all things cheese, including the annual making of a 90-pound wheel of Swiss. But The Beaver State is also known for its more than 15,000 lakes, including Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Prospective students looking to earn their associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree will enjoy the food, landscape, and educational variety Wisconsin has to offer.

Learn more about Wisconsin’s higher education opportunities by checking out the state’s variety of colleges and universities.


What are Wisconsin’s Colleges & Universities?

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There are 14 colleges and universities in Wisconsin with stated tuitions and fees under $20,000/year. The following list of the most affordable colleges and universities in Wisconsin is composed entirely of schools offering bachelor’s degree programs, have stated tuition and fees near or under the national average of $16,000/year, and are fully accredited colleges.

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Most Affordable Colleges in Wisconsin 2022

These schools are ranked by academic excellence, and all under $20,000/year.

  10. #9

    University of Wisconsin–Platteville

    Platteville , WI
    #9 Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin 2023

    Tuition + fees

    $8K

    Acceptance

    88%

    Graduation

    59%

    Student body

    7K

    What is University of Wisconsin–Platteville known for?

    University of Wisconsin–Platteville’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

  13. #11

    University of Wisconsin–Stout

    Menomonie , WI

    Tuition + fees

    $10K

    Acceptance

    91%

    Graduation

    56%

    Student body

    7K

    What is University of Wisconsin–Stout known for?

    University of Wisconsin–Stout’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

  14. #12

    University of Wisconsin–River Falls

    River Falls , WI

    Tuition + fees

    $8K

    Acceptance

    86%

    Graduation

    57%

    Student body

    5K

    What is University of Wisconsin–River Falls known for?

    University of Wisconsin–River Falls’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

  15. #13

    University of Wisconsin–Superior

    Superior , WI

    Tuition + fees

    $8K

    Acceptance

    76%

    Graduation

    43%

    Student body

    2K

    What is University of Wisconsin–Superior known for?

    University of Wisconsin–Superior’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

  16. #14

    Maranatha Baptist University

    Watertown , WI

    Tuition + fees

    $18K

    Acceptance

    80%

    Graduation

    57%

    Student body

    <1K

    Median SAT/ACT

    1225/24

    What is Maranatha Baptist University known for?

    Maranatha Baptist University’s faculty and alumni have been influential in:

    Most Influential Alumni

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  1. University of Wisconsin–Parkside
  2. University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
  3. University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
  4. University of Wisconsin–Platteville
  5. University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
  6. University of Wisconsin–River Falls
  7. University of Wisconsin–Superior
  8. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point
  9. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire
  10. University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
  11. University of Wisconsin–Stout
  12. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
  13. University of Wisconsin–Madison
  14. Maranatha Baptist University
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