The Cheapest Colleges in Wisconsin by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Wisconsin but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Wisconsin for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of 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 out of 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 out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 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 College of Menominee Nation in Keshena with an out of state total cost of $14,842.
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 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 College of Menominee NationKeshena, Private Not For Profit |
$14,842 | NA | NA |
#2 University of Phoenix Madison CampusMadison, Private For Profit |
$16,400 | NA | NA |
#3 University of Phoenix Milwaukee CampusBrookfield, Private For Profit |
$18,229 | NA | NA |
#4 Northland International UniversityDunbar, Private Not For Profit |
$20,020 | NA | NA |
#5 Globe University AppletonGrand Chute, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#6 Globe University La CrosseOnalaska, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#7 Globe University WausauRothschild, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#8 Globe University Madison WestMiddleton, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#9 Globe University Green BayGreen Bay, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#10 Globe University Madison EastMadison, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#11 Globe University Eau ClaireEau Claire, Private For Profit |
$20,664 | NA | NA |
#12 Bryant and Stratton College MilwaukeeMilwaukee, Private For Profit |
$21,202 | NA | NA |
#13 Bryant and Stratton College GlendaleGlendale, Private For Profit |
$22,865 | NA | NA |
#14 Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison, Public Not For Profit |
$22,953 | NA | NA |
#15 University of Wisconsin River FallsRiver Falls, Public Not For Profit |
$23,169 | 39 | 9 |
#16 Herzing University BrookfieldBrookfield, Private Not For Profit |
$23,443 | NA | NA |
#17 Herzing University KenoshaKenosha, Private Not For Profit |
$23,443 | NA | NA |
#18 Herzing University MadisonMadison, Private Not For Profit |
$23,443 | NA | NA |
#19 University of Wisconsin SuperiorSuperior, Public Not For Profit |
$23,640 | 39 | 10 |
#20 DeVry University WisconsinMilwaukee, Private For Profit |
$23,669 | NA | NA |