How Tuition Changes over Past 5 Years for Wisconsin Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Wisconsin Colleges is $27,547. Compared to last year's tuition, the 2025 tuition & fees of Wisconsin Colleges is increased by 6.24%.

Over the past 5 years, the tuition & fees of Wisconsin Colleges has increased by 14.66% from $24,025 to $27,547.

5-Year Tuition Increase Rate Distribution

The following breakdown shows how tuition rates have changed over the past 5 years for 47 schools in Wisconsin Colleges:

Over the 5-year period, 6 schools (13.6%) experienced tuition increases exceeding 20%, 20 schools (45.5%) saw increases between 10% and 20%, 11 schools (25%) had moderate increases of 5% to 10%, 4 schools (9.1%) experienced minimal increases under 5%, and 3 schools (6.8%) actually decreased or stayed the same.

  • 6 schools (13.6%) - Tuition increased by more than 20%
  • 20 schools (45.5%) - Tuition increased by 10% to 20%
  • 11 schools (25%) - Tuition increased by 5% to 10%
  • 4 schools (9.1%) - Tuition increased by 0% to 5%
  • 3 schools (6.8%) - Tuition decreased

You can check 2025 tuition & fees along with living costs and other college expenses at Wisconsin Colleges tuition comparison table.

Comparison Table of Tuition Changes for Wisconsin Colleges

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Tuition Inflation from 2020 to 2025 at Wisconsin Colleges
School Name2020-212021-222022-232023-242024-255-Year Inflation Rate
Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI$30,658$31,258
1.96%
$31,858
1.92%
$32,794
2.94%
$34,086
3.94%
11.18%
Bellin CollegeGreen Bay, WI$21,685$21,785
0.46%
$21,900
0.53%
$28,211
28.82%
$30,658
8.67%
41.38%
Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI$53,348$54,680
2.50%
$56,312
2.98%
$58,554
3.98%
$60,886
3.98%
14.13%
Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI$34,010$35,140
3.32%
$36,190
2.99%
$37,230
2.87%
$38,890
4.46%
14.35%
Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI$31,500$33,000
4.76%
$34,500
4.55%
$36,500
5.80%
$38,750
6.16%
23.02%
Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI$31,182$31,952
2.47%
$33,062
3.47%
$34,250
3.59%
$35,470
3.56%
13.75%
Edgewood UniversityMadison, WI$31,700$32,600
2.84%
$33,550
2.91%
$34,850
3.87%
$35,860
2.90%
13.12%
Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI$30,777$31,316
1.75%
$31,786
1.50%
$32,286
1.57%
$33,396
3.44%
8.51%
Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI$50,958$52,401
2.83%
$53,979
3.01%
$55,461
2.75%
$56,982
2.74%
11.82%
Maranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI$17,650$18,050
2.27%
$18,810
4.21%
$20,280
7.81%
$21,550
6.26%
22.10%
Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WI$28,560$29,130
2.00%
$30,000
2.99%
$33,000
10.00%
$35,204
6.68%
23.26%
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI$45,666$45,766
0.22%
$46,670
1.98%
$48,700
4.35%
$51,170
5.07%
12.05%
Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, WI$39,560$39,560$40,940
3.49%
$42,040
2.69%
$43,743
4.05%
10.57%
Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI$43,575$45,099
3.50%
$46,506
3.12%
$48,421
4.12%
$50,480
4.25%
15.85%
Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI$32,120$32,760
1.99%
$33,450
2.11%
$34,390
2.81%
$35,420
3.00%
10.27%
Northland CollegeAshland, WI$38,596$39,894
3.36%
$41,237
3.37%
$42,491
3.04%
$44,403
4.50%
15.05%
Ripon CollegeRipon, WI$47,123$48,100
2.07%
$49,600
3.12%
$50,700
2.22%
$51,900
2.37%
10.14%
Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI$40,885$41,887
2.45%
$43,204
3.14%
$44,432
2.84%
$45,580
2.58%
11.48%
Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI$29,350$29,920
1.94%
$31,150
4.11%
$32,350
3.85%
$34,250
5.87%
16.70%
University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI$16,607$16,602
0.03%
$17,039
2.63%
$17,916
5.15%
$18,716
4.47%
12.70%
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI$17,145$17,149
0.02%
$17,627
2.79%
$18,516
5.04%
$19,228
3.85%
12.15%
University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI$16,091$16,091$16,091$16,929
5.21%
$17,288
2.12%
7.44%
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI$17,979$18,014
0.19%
$18,051
0.21%
$18,691
3.55%
$19,517
4.42%
8.55%
Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI$31,754$32,766
3.19%
$33,762
3.04%
$35,080
3.90%
$36,110
2.94%
13.72%
University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI$15,290$15,306
0.10%
$15,368
0.41%
$16,125
4.93%
$16,446
1.99%
7.56%
University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI$15,714$15,714$15,736
0.14%
$16,497
4.84%
$17,429
5.65%
10.91%
Herzing University-MadisonMadison, WI$14,200$14,200$12,750
10.21%
$13,420
5.25%
$13,450
0.22%
5.28%
University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie, WI$17,455$17,820
2.09%
$17,930
0.62%
$18,706
4.33%
$19,265
2.99%
10.37%
University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI$15,713$15,728
0.10%
$15,740
0.08%
$16,400
4.19%
$16,726
1.99%
6.45%
University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI$38,630$38,608
0.06%
$39,427
2.12%
$40,603
2.98%
$42,103
3.69%
8.99%
University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI$21,119$21,475
1.69%
$21,485
0.05%
$22,020
2.49%
$22,398
1.72%
6.06%
University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI$16,148$16,483
2.07%
$16,800
1.92%
$17,274
2.82%
$17,603
1.90%
9.01%
University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI$15,636$15,661
0.16%
$16,128
2.98%
$16,887
4.71%
$17,470
3.45%
11.73%
University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI$17,004$17,035
0.18%
$17,080
0.26%
$17,854
4.53%
$18,248
2.21%
7.32%
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityHayward, WI$4,590$4,590$6,030
31.37%
$6,030$6,030 31.37%
Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-RacineRacine, WI$18,666$18,666$18,666$18,666$18,666-
College of Menominee NationKeshena, WI$6,200$6,200$6,200$6,200$6,200-
Ottawa University-MilwaukeeBrookfield, WI$12,296$12,616
2.60%
$12,676
0.48%
$13,296
4.89%
$13,296 8.13%
Rasmussen University-WisconsinGreen Bay, WI$12,869$12,860
0.07%
$13,208
2.71%
$13,922
5.41%
$16,345
17.40%
27.01%
Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaWauwatosa, WI$19,246$19,520
1.42%
$19,362
0.81%
$20,045
3.53%
$20,469
2.12%
6.35%
Herzing University-KenoshaKenosha, WI$14,200$14,200$12,750
10.21%
$13,420
5.25%
$13,450
0.22%
5.28%
Herzing University-BrookfieldBrookfield, WI$14,200$14,200$12,750
10.21%
$13,420
5.25%
$13,450
0.22%
5.28%
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FlexMilwaukee, WI$6,750$6,750$6,750$6,750$6,750-
University of Wisconsin-Parkside FlexKenosha, WI$6,750$6,750$6,750$6,750$6,750-
Rasmussen University-WausauWausau, WI$11,879$12,167
2.42%
$11,676
4.04%
$11,982
2.62%
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Bryant & Stratton College-BayshoreGlendale, WI$17,713$18,329
3.48%
$19,025
3.80%
$19,025--
Bryant & Stratton College-RacineMount Pleasant, WI$18,451$19,190
4.01%
$18,919
1.41%
$19,347
2.26%
--
Average$24,025$24,447
1.75%
$24,904
1.87%
$25,930
4.12%
$27,547
6.24%
14.66%
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Wisconsin Colleges

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