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Colleges and Universities in Wisconsin
65 degree-granting colleges and universities in Wisconsin that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges65
- Public3332 private
- Four-year4916 two-year
- Online programs48Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Wisconsin: Business Administration (54), Accounting (47), Nursing (44), Criminal Justice (39), Marketing (34), Human Services and Counseling (33).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alverno College | Milwaukee | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Bellin College | Green Bay | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Beloit College | Beloit | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville | Public | Two-year | No |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | Wauwatosa | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Carroll University | Waukesha | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Carthage College | Kenosha | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College | Eau Claire | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| College of Menominee Nation | Keshena | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | Mequon | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Edgewood College | Madison | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Fox Valley Technical College | Appleton | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Gateway Technical College | Kenosha | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Herzing University-Brookfield | Brookfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | Kenosha | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Herzing University-Madison | Madison | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | Hayward | Public | Four-year | No |
| Lakeland University | Plymouth | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Lakeshore Technical College | Cleveland | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Lawrence University | Appleton | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Maranatha Baptist University | Watertown | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Marian University | Fond Du Lac | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Mid-State Technical College | Wisconsin Rapids | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine | Racine | Private for-profit | Four-year | No |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College | Milwaukee | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Milwaukee Career College | Milwaukee | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | Milwaukee | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Mount Mary University | Milwaukee | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Nashotah House | Nashotah | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Nicolet Area Technical College | Rhinelander | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College | Green Bay | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Northland College | Ashland | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Northwood Technical College | Rice Lake | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee | Brookfield | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Rasmussen University-Wisconsin | Green Bay | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Ripon College | Ripon | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Saint Norbert College | De Pere | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | Eau Claire | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Green Bay | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | La Crosse | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Madison | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex | Milwaukee | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | Kenosha | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex | Kenosha | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | Platteville | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | River Falls | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-Superior | Superior | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Wisconsin-System Administration | Madison | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Viterbo University | La Crosse | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Western Technical College | La Crosse | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Milwaukee | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology | Milwaukee | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Wisconsin: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 65 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Wisconsin?
33 public, 29 private nonprofit and 3 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Wisconsin?
16 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Blackhawk Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, Fox Valley Technical College, Gateway Technical College, Lakeshore Technical College, and Mid-State Technical College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Wisconsin?
49 four-year colleges and universities, and 40 schools in Wisconsin offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Wisconsin offer online programs?
48 colleges in Wisconsin reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the most colleges?
Milwaukee (12), Kenosha (5), Madison (5), Green Bay (4), and La Crosse (3).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Wisconsin?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Wisconsin are Business Administration (54 schools), Accounting (47 schools), Nursing (44 schools), Criminal Justice (39 schools), Marketing (34 schools), and Human Services and Counseling (33 schools).
How do I find a college in Wisconsin that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Wisconsin and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Wisconsin colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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