The Cheapest Colleges in Wisconsin by Out of State Tuition 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 tuition. 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 tuition 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.
The most affordable four year colleges in Wisconsin are listed by one year's out of state tuition list price for the 2021/2022 school year.
What is the cheapest college in Wisconsin? Leading the colleges list is College of Menominee Nation in Keshena with an out of state tuition of $6,000.
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 Tuition | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#21 University of Wisconsin PlattevillePlatteville, Public Not For Profit |
$15,057 | 44 | 14 |
#22 University of Wisconsin StoutMenomonie, Public Not For Profit |
$15,281 | 41 | 10 |
#23 University of Wisconsin WhitewaterWhitewater, Public Not For Profit |
$15,391 | 37 | 11 |
#24 University of Wisconsin Stevens PointStevens Point, Public Not For Profit |
$15,402 | 37 | 13 |
#25 University of Wisconsin Eau ClaireEau Claire, Public Not For Profit |
$15,636 | 50 | 20 |
#26 Bryant and Stratton College MilwaukeeMilwaukee, Private For Profit |
$15,757 | NA | NA |
#27 DeVry University WisconsinMilwaukee, Private For Profit |
$15,835 | NA | NA |
#28 University of Wisconsin La CrosseLa Crosse, Public Not For Profit |
$16,404 | 52 | 20 |
#29 Maranatha Baptist Bible CollegeWatertown, Private Not For Profit |
$16,800 | 50 | 26 |
#30 Bryant and Stratton College GlendaleGlendale, Private For Profit |
$17,355 | NA | NA |
#31 Bryant and Stratton College WauwatosaWauwatosa, Private For Profit |
$18,983 | NA | NA |
#32 University of Wisconsin MilwaukeeMilwaukee, Public Not For Profit |
$19,956 | 36 | 7 |
#33 Bellin CollegeGreen Bay, Private Not For Profit |
$21,050 | 63 | 23 |
#34 Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, Private Not For Profit |
$28,660 | 40 | 12 |
#35 Silver Lake College of the Holy FamilyManitowoc, Private Not For Profit |
$28,900 | NA | NA |
#36 Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, Private Not For Profit |
$29,230 | 52 | 59 |
#37 Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, Private Not For Profit |
$29,950 | NA | NA |
#38 Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, Private Not For Profit |
$30,408 | NA | NA |
#39 Concordia University WisconsinMequon, Private Not For Profit |
$31,660 | 59 | 65 |
#40 Mount Mary CollegeMilwaukee, Private Not For Profit |
$32,080 | 44 | 47 |