The Cheapest Colleges in Wisconsin by In State Total Cost for 2022
If you're looking for an affordable university and you are a resident of Wisconsin these are the least expensive in state colleges to consider.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published in state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published in state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Wisconsin list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Wisconsin tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Wisconsin are listed by one year's in state total cost list price for the 2020/2021 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Wisconsin? Leading the colleges list is Madison Area Technical College in Madison with an in state total cost of $14,154.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2020/2021 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2020/2021 academic year.
College | In State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
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#1 Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, Public Not For Profit |
$14,154 | NA | NA |
#2 College of Menominee NationKeshena, Private Not For Profit |
$14,509 | NA | NA |
#3 University of Wisconsin River FallsRiver Falls, Public Not For Profit |
$15,363 | 42 | 12 |
#4 University of Wisconsin ParksideKenosha, Public Not For Profit |
$15,770 | 29 | 11 |
#5 University of Wisconsin PlattevillePlatteville, Public Not For Profit |
$15,843 | 44 | 15 |
#6 University of Wisconsin La CrosseLa Crosse, Public Not For Profit |
$15,874 | 53 | 21 |
#7 University of Wisconsin Green BayGreen Bay, Public Not For Profit |
$15,953 | 37 | 14 |
#8 University of Wisconsin WhitewaterWhitewater, Public Not For Profit |
$15,965 | 38 | 13 |
#9 University of Wisconsin SuperiorSuperior, Public Not For Profit |
$16,135 | 37 | 9 |
#10 University of Wisconsin Stevens PointStevens Point, Public Not For Profit |
$16,230 | 38 | 15 |
#11 University of Phoenix Madison CampusMadison, Private For Profit |
$16,400 | NA | NA |
#12 University of Wisconsin OshkoshOshkosh, Public Not For Profit |
$17,223 | 40 | 11 |
#13 University of Wisconsin StoutMenomonie, Public Not For Profit |
$17,312 | 43 | 13 |
#14 University of Wisconsin Eau ClaireEau Claire, Public Not For Profit |
$17,745 | 48 | 18 |
#15 University of Phoenix Milwaukee CampusBrookfield, Private For Profit |
$18,229 | NA | NA |
#16 Northland International UniversityDunbar, Private Not For Profit |
$20,020 | NA | NA |
#17 Globe University AppletonGrand Chute, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#18 Globe University La CrosseOnalaska, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#19 Globe University WausauRothschild, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#20 Globe University Madison WestMiddleton, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#21 Globe University Green BayGreen Bay, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#22 Globe University Madison EastMadison, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#23 Globe University Eau ClaireEau Claire, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#24 University of Wisconsin MilwaukeeMilwaukee, Public Not For Profit |
$20,746 | 38 | 8 |
#25 Bryant and Stratton College MilwaukeeMilwaukee, Private For Profit |
$21,202 | NA | NA |
#26 Bryant and Stratton College GlendaleGlendale, Private For Profit |
$22,865 | NA | NA |
#27 DeVry University WisconsinMilwaukee, Private For Profit |
$23,669 | NA | NA |
#28 University of Wisconsin MadisonMadison, Public Not For Profit |
$24,092 | 79 | 86 |
#29 Bryant and Stratton College WauwatosaWauwatosa, Private For Profit |
$24,262 | NA | NA |
#30 Herzing University BrookfieldBrookfield, Private Not For Profit |
$25,432 | NA | NA |
#31 Herzing University KenoshaKenosha, Private Not For Profit |
$25,432 | NA | NA |
#32 Herzing University MadisonMadison, Private Not For Profit |
$25,432 | NA | NA |
#33 Maranatha Baptist Bible CollegeWatertown, Private Not For Profit |
$26,750 | 52 | 30 |
#34 Bellin CollegeGreen Bay, Private Not For Profit |
$30,885 | 59 | 16 |
#35 Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, Private Not For Profit |
$37,170 | 42 | 16 |
#36 Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, Private Not For Profit |
$40,020 | 46 | 43 |
#37 Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, Private Not For Profit |
$40,196 | NA | NA |
#38 Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, Private Not For Profit |
$41,511 | NA | NA |
#39 Silver Lake College of the Holy FamilyManitowoc, Private Not For Profit |
$42,286 | NA | NA |
#40 Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, Private Not For Profit |
$43,284 | 54 | 64 |
#41 Mount Mary CollegeMilwaukee, Private Not For Profit |
$43,370 | 49 | 59 |
#42 Cardinal Stritch UniversityMilwaukee, Private Not For Profit |
$43,958 | 48 | 76 |
#43 Edgewood CollegeMadison, Private Not For Profit |
$44,200 | NA | NA |
#44 Concordia University WisconsinMequon, Private Not For Profit |
$44,552 | 61 | 69 |
#45 Carthage CollegeKenosha, Private Not For Profit |
$45,100 | 54 | 79 |
#46 Carroll UniversityWaukesha, Private Not For Profit |
$45,700 | 48 | 37 |
#47 Northland CollegeAshland, Private Not For Profit |
$49,084 | 47 | 65 |
#48 Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, Private Not For Profit |
$49,850 | NA | NA |
#49 Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, Private Not For Profit |
$52,720 | 59 | 50 |
#50 Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, Private Not For Profit |
$55,054 | 67 | 79 |
#51 Ripon CollegeRipon, Private Not For Profit |
$56,526 | 52 | 76 |
#52 Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, Private Not For Profit |
$60,138 | 70 | 58 |
#53 Lawrence UniversityAppleton, Private Not For Profit |
$62,835 | 70 | 88 |
#54 Beloit CollegeBeloit, Private Not For Profit |
$64,054 | NA | NA |