In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Wisconsin 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 Colleges.
Wisconsin 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:
Wisconsin Community Colleges
Wisconsin Trade Schools
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 Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Wisconsin Colleges is as follows:
- The tuition & fees is $8,860 for in-state and $17,623 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $32,770.
- The tuition per credit hour is $295 for state residents and $857 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,011.
- The living cost is $11,023 (on-campus) and $10,034 (off-campus).
Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Wisconsin Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Wisconsin Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI | $34,086 |
| $1,384 |
| $1,680 |
$10,688 |
$15,154 |
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Bellin CollegeGreen Bay, WI | $30,658 |
| $1,059 |
| $3,256 |
- |
$12,375 |
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Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI | $60,886 |
| $1,886 |
| $1,154 |
$11,264 |
$12,530 |
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Bryant & Stratton College-BayshoreGlendale, WI | $19,025 |
| - |
| - |
- |
- |
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Bryant & Stratton College-RacineMount Pleasant, WI | $19,347 |
| - |
| - |
- |
- |
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Bryant & Stratton College-WauwatosaWauwatosa, WI | $20,469 |
| $676 |
| $1,800 |
- |
$3,500 |
|---|
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Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI | $38,890 |
| $636 |
| $1,000 |
$14,280 |
$8,362 |
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Carthage CollegeKenosha, WI | $38,750 |
| $1,210 |
| $500 |
$13,450 |
$13,450 |
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College of Menominee NationKeshena, WI | $6,200 |
| $250 |
| $812 |
- |
$8,262 |
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Concordia University-WisconsinMequon, WI | $35,470 |
| $1,450 |
| $2,500 |
$13,200 |
$13,200 |
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Edgewood UniversityMadison, WI | $35,860 |
| $1,126 |
| $800 |
$13,250 |
$10,800 |
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Herzing University-BrookfieldBrookfield, WI | $13,450 |
| $515 |
| - |
- |
$8,928 |
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Herzing University-KenoshaKenosha, WI | $13,450 |
| $515 |
| - |
- |
$8,928 |
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Herzing University-MadisonMadison, WI | $13,450 |
| $515 |
| - |
- |
$8,928 |
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Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe UniversityHayward, WI | $6,030 |
$6,030 | $250 |
$250 | $1,000 |
- |
$8,832 |
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Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI | $33,396 |
| $1,063 |
| $1,100 |
$12,140 |
$9,452 |
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Lawrence UniversityAppleton, WI | $56,982 |
| $2,099 |
| $900 |
$12,165 |
$9,246 |
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Maranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown, WI | $21,550 |
| $835 |
| $2,700 |
$9,548 |
$9,340 |
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Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WI | $35,204 |
| $535 |
| $900 |
$9,849 |
$8,464 |
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Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | $51,170 |
| $900 |
| $720 |
$16,490 |
$13,360 |
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Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-RacineRacine, WI | $18,666 |
| - |
| - |
- |
- |
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Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, WI | $43,743 |
| $1,396 |
| $1,100 |
$10,955 |
$10,955 |
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Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI | $50,480 |
| $1,264 |
| $1,000 |
$13,984 |
$13,984 |
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Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI | $35,420 |
| $600 |
| $1,442 |
$10,310 |
$7,910 |
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Northland CollegeAshland, WI | $44,403 |
| $870 |
| $800 |
$11,600 |
$11,600 |
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Ottawa University-MilwaukeeBrookfield, WI | $13,296 |
| $499 |
| - |
- |
- |
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Rasmussen University-WausauWausau, WI | $11,982 |
| - |
| - |
- |
- |
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Rasmussen University-WisconsinGreen Bay, WI | $16,345 |
| $381 |
| - |
- |
- |
|---|
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Ripon CollegeRipon, WI | $51,900 |
| $1,442 |
| $750 |
$10,800 |
$8,750 |
|---|
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Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WI | $45,580 |
| $1,394 |
| $702 |
$14,004 |
$12,470 |
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University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI | $9,642 |
$19,228 | $330 |
$730 | $400 |
$8,978 |
$8,190 |
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University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay, WI | $8,700 |
$17,288 | $297 |
$655 | $800 |
$8,292 |
$8,292 |
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University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse, WI | $10,070 |
$19,517 | $347 |
$741 | $120 |
$8,702 |
$8,702 |
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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 |
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|
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FlexMilwaukee, WI | $6,750 |
$6,750 | $188 |
$188 | - |
- |
- |
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University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh, WI | $8,532 |
$16,446 | $294 |
$624 | $1,000 |
$9,410 |
$9,410 |
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|
University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha, WI | $8,270 |
$17,429 | $291 |
$672 | $1,404 |
$8,750 |
$8,750 |
|---|
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside FlexKenosha, WI | $6,750 |
$6,750 | $188 |
$188 | - |
- |
- |
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University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville, WI | $8,644 |
$17,603 | $297 |
$670 | $220 |
$9,886 |
$9,886 |
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University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls, WI | $9,008 |
$17,470 | $297 |
$649 | $450 |
$7,982 |
$10,400 |
|---|
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point, WI | $9,228 |
$18,248 | $307 |
$683 | $250 |
$8,800 |
$8,800 |
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University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie, WI | $10,701 |
$19,265 | $257 |
$543 | $98 |
$9,008 |
$9,008 |
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University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior, WI | $8,812 |
$16,726 | $295 |
$625 | $1,050 |
$7,476 |
$7,476 |
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University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater, WI | $8,616 |
$18,716 | $297 |
$717 | $300 |
$8,090 |
$8,380 |
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|
Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WI | $34,250 |
| $990 |
| $1,000 |
$11,320 |
$11,320 |
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|
Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee, WI | $36,110 |
| $890 |
| $800 |
$12,250 |
$9,834 |
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| Average | $8,860 | $26,860 | $295 | $857 | $1,011 | $11,023 | $10,034 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
Frequently Asked Questions for Wisconsin Tuition
The average in-state tuition and fees for 16 public colleges in Wisconsin is $8,860. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Wisconsin is $17,623 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 30 private colleges in Wisconsin is $32,770.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Wisconsin public colleges is $20,894 for on-campus living and $19,905 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Wisconsin public colleges is $29,657 for on-campus living and $28,668 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Wisconsin is $44,805 for on-campus living and $43,816 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $8,763 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $15,148 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 3.68% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 2.93% and private tuition changed by 2.59% from last year.