Lens covers 19 four-year colleges in Wisconsin, 11 public and 8 private. They range from Beloit College (926 undergraduates) to University of Wisconsin–Madison (36,902). Acceptance rates run from 45% to 92%, and 18 of the 19 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 19 four-year colleges in Wisconsin
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit College | Beloit | 926 | 63% | $60,886 |
| Carroll University | Waukesha | 2,523 | 67% | $38,890 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha | 2,660 | 87% | $38,750 |
| Concordia University–Wisconsin | Mequon | 2,197 | 78% | $35,470 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton | 1,396 | 64% | $56,982 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee | 7,660 | 81% | $51,170 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee | 2,654 | 59% | $50,480 |
| Saint Norbert College | De Pere | 1,662 | 86% | $45,580 |
| University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire | Eau Claire | 8,895 | 82% | $9,642 in-state · $19,228 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Green Bay | Green Bay | 6,341 | 89% | $8,700 in-state · $17,288 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–La Crosse | La Crosse | 9,277 | 76% | $10,070 in-state · $19,517 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Madison | Madison | 36,902 | 45% | $11,603 in-state · $42,103 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 16,758 | 91% | $10,398 in-state · $22,398 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh | Oshkosh | 6,877 | 86% | $8,532 in-state · $16,446 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Platteville | Platteville | 5,837 | 89% | $8,644 in-state · $17,603 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–River Falls | River Falls | 4,205 | 82% | $9,008 in-state · $17,470 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point | Stevens Point | 7,306 | 92% | $9,488 in-state · $18,508 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Stout | Menomonie | 5,842 | 88% | $10,701 in-state · $19,265 out-of-state |
| University of Wisconsin–Whitewater | Whitewater | 9,405 | 86% | $8,616 in-state · $18,716 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Wisconsin admit at least half of applicants? 18 of the 19: Beloit College, Carroll University, Carthage College, Concordia University–Wisconsin, Lawrence University, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Saint Norbert College, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and 6 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Wisconsin? University of Wisconsin–Madison is the largest, with 36,902 undergraduates, and Beloit College is the smallest, with 926 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Wisconsin are public? 11 of the 19 are public and 8 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.