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Colleges and universities in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 82 colleges and universities in our directory (32 public, 29 private nonprofit, 21 for-profit). Together they enroll about 329,393 students. 50 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Milwaukee (14), Madison (7), Kenosha (6), Green Bay (5), Appleton (4), Eau Claire (3), La Crosse (3), Beloit (2), Brookfield (2), Fond Du Lac (2), Janesville (2), Wausau (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 82 schools

UW
Public
Students
51,044
Retention
96%
Programs
262
Awards 2024-25
19,199
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralData ScienceEconomics +259
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UW
Public
Students
22,450
Retention
73%
Programs
171
Awards 2024-25
5,749
CampusOnlineHybrid
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, OtherRegistered NursingResearch and Experimental Psychology, Other +168
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MAT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
13,792
Retention
64%
Programs
130
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer Support SpecialistLiberal Arts and Sciences +127
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MAT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
13,641
Programs
142
Awards 2024-25
3,952
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesRegistered NursingBusiness Administration and Management +139
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UW
Public
Students
12,953
Retention
69%
Programs
116
Awards 2024-25
2,331
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherBusiness Administration and Management +113
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NWT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
11,826
Retention
74%
Programs
97
CampusOnlineHybrid
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceRegistered NursingEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +94
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MU
Private nonprofit

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI

Students
11,746
Retention
91%
Programs
136
Awards 2024-25
2,890
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLawBiomedical Sciences +133
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UWB
Public
Students
11,174
Retention
66%
Programs
73
Awards 2024-25
1,826
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, OtherPsychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +70
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FVT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
10,670
Retention
80%
Programs
121
CampusOnlineHybrid
Welding TechnologyTeacher Assistant/AideBusiness Administration and Management +118
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UWC
Public
Students
10,446
Retention
87%
Programs
67
Awards 2024-25
2,460
CampusOnlineHybrid
Exercise Science and KinesiologyBiologyPsychology, General +64
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GTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
10,100
Retention
71%
Programs
89
CampusOnlineHybrid
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Welding TechnologyTeacher Assistant/Aide +86
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UWC
Public
Students
10,049
Retention
82%
Programs
88
Awards 2024-25
2,694
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingMarketing +85
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WCT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,367
Retention
78%
Programs
82
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Automobile +79
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CVT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
8,330
Retention
72%
Programs
93
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Registered Nursing +90
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UWP
Public
Students
8,233
Retention
74%
Programs
119
Awards 2024-25
1,937
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingWildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management +116
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UW
Public
Students
6,926
Retention
79%
Programs
77
Awards 2024-25
1,606
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementMechanical EngineeringFood Science +74
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NTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
6,746
Retention
59%
Programs
130
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideWelding TechnologyAccounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping +127
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UW
Public
Students
6,389
Retention
79%
Programs
70
Awards 2024-25
1,396
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mechanical EngineeringCriminal Justice/Safety StudiesConstruction Management +67
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HU
Private nonprofit
Students
5,274
Retention
40%
Programs
40
Awards 2024-25
1,922
CampusOnlineHybrid
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianRegistered NursingMedical/Clinical Assistant +37
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CU
Private nonprofit
Students
5,253
Retention
78%
Programs
143
Awards 2024-25
1,760
CampusOnlineHybrid
Information TechnologyBusiness Administration and ManagementComputer Software Engineering +140
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UWF
Public
Students
5,243
Retention
76%
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
1,104
CampusOnlineHybrid
Animal SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementEducational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision +65
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MPT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,171
Retention
79%
Programs
88
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideAccounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingWelding Technology +85
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UW
Public
Students
3,925
Retention
69%
Programs
71
Awards 2024-25
1,054
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralSport and Fitness Administration/Management +68
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