For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Wisconsin 4-Year Colleges is $8,860 for in-state and $17,623 for out-of-state students. For Wisconsin private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $32,770.
Compared to last year's tuition in Wisconsin, in-state tuition has increased by 3.68% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 2.93%. The private schools' tuition increased by 2.59%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Wisconsin 4-Year Colleges.
Wisconsin 4-Year Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Wisconsin, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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Beloit College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $60,886 and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,030 among Wisconsin 4-Year Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Wisconsin 4-Year Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI | $34,086 | $1,384 | $1,680 | $10,688 | $15,154 | ||
| Bellin CollegeGreen Bay, WI | $30,658 | $1,059 | $3,256 | - | $12,375 | ||
| Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI | $60,886 | $1,886 | $1,154 | $11,264 | $12,530 | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-BayshoreGlendale, WI | $19,025 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-RacineMount Pleasant, WI | $19,347 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaWauwatosa, WI | $20,469 | $676 | $1,800 | - | $3,500 | ||
| Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI | $38,890 | $636 | $1,000 | $14,280 | $8,362 | ||
| Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI | $38,750 | $1,210 | $500 | $13,450 | $13,450 | ||
| College of Menominee NationKeshena, WI | $6,200 | $250 | $812 | - | $8,262 | ||
| Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI | $35,470 | $1,450 | $2,500 | $13,200 | $13,200 | ||
| Edgewood UniversityMadison, WI | $35,860 | $1,126 | $800 | $13,250 | $10,800 | ||
| Herzing University-BrookfieldBrookfield, WI | $13,450 | $515 | - | - | $8,928 | ||
| Herzing University-KenoshaKenosha, WI | $13,450 | $515 | - | - | $8,928 | ||
| Herzing University-MadisonMadison, WI | $13,450 | $515 | - | - | $8,928 | ||
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityHayward, WI | $6,030 | $6,030 | $250 | $250 | $1,000 | - | $8,832 |
| Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI | $33,396 | $1,063 | $1,100 | $12,140 | $9,452 | ||
| Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI | $56,982 | $2,099 | $900 | $12,165 | $9,246 | ||
| Maranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI | $21,550 | $835 | $2,700 | $9,548 | $9,340 | ||
| Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WI | $35,204 | $535 | $900 | $9,849 | $8,464 | ||
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | $51,170 | $900 | $720 | $16,490 | $13,360 | ||
| Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-RacineRacine, WI | $18,666 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, WI | $43,743 | $1,396 | $1,100 | $10,955 | $10,955 | ||
| Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI | $50,480 | $1,264 | $1,000 | $13,984 | $13,984 | ||
| Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI | $35,420 | $600 | $1,442 | $10,310 | $7,910 | ||
| Northland CollegeAshland, WI | $44,403 | $870 | $800 | $11,600 | $11,600 | ||
| Ottawa University-MilwaukeeBrookfield, WI | $13,296 | $499 | - | - | - | ||
| Rasmussen University-WausauWausau, WI | $11,982 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Rasmussen University-WisconsinGreen Bay, WI | $16,345 | $381 | - | - | - | ||
| Ripon CollegeRipon, WI | $51,900 | $1,442 | $750 | $10,800 | $8,750 | ||
| Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI | $45,580 | $1,394 | $702 | $14,004 | $12,470 | ||
| University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI | $9,642 | $19,228 | $330 | $730 | $400 | $8,978 | $8,190 |
| University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI | $8,700 | $17,288 | $297 | $655 | $800 | $8,292 | $8,292 |
| University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI | $10,070 | $19,517 | $347 | $741 | $120 | $8,702 | $8,702 |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI | $11,603 | $42,103 | $417 | $1,688 | $1,100 | $14,124 | $12,414 |
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | $10,398 | $22,398 | $366 | $866 | $800 | $11,684 | $11,684 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FlexMilwaukee, WI | $6,750 | $6,750 | $188 | $188 | - | - | - |
| University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI | $8,532 | $16,446 | $294 | $624 | $1,000 | $9,410 | $9,410 |
| University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI | $8,270 | $17,429 | $291 | $672 | $1,404 | $8,750 | $8,750 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside FlexKenosha, WI | $6,750 | $6,750 | $188 | $188 | - | - | - |
| University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI | $8,644 | $17,603 | $297 | $670 | $220 | $9,886 | $9,886 |
| University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI | $9,008 | $17,470 | $297 | $649 | $450 | $7,982 | $10,400 |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | $9,228 | $18,248 | $307 | $683 | $250 | $8,800 | $8,800 |
| University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie, WI | $10,701 | $19,265 | $257 | $543 | $98 | $9,008 | $9,008 |
| University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI | $8,812 | $16,726 | $295 | $625 | $1,050 | $7,476 | $7,476 |
| University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI | $8,616 | $18,716 | $297 | $717 | $300 | $8,090 | $8,380 |
| Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI | $34,250 | $990 | $1,000 | $11,320 | $11,320 | ||
| Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI | $36,110 | $890 | $800 | $12,250 | $9,834 | ||
| Average | $8,860 | $26,860 | $295 | $857 | $1,011 | $11,023 | $10,034 |