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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 25–48 of 82 schools

WTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,625
Retention
45%
Programs
75
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Customer Service Management +72
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LTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
3,303
Retention
67%
Programs
62
CampusOnlineHybrid
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCriminal Justice/Police Science +59
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MTC
Public

Mid-State Technical College

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Admission
Open
Students
3,144
Retention
73%
Programs
82
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingEntrepreneurshipBusiness Administration and Management +79
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CU
Private nonprofit

Carroll University

Waukesha, WI

Students
3,138
Retention
78%
Programs
73
Awards 2024-25
817
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingExercise Science and KinesiologyPhysical Therapy/Therapist +70
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MSE
Private nonprofit
Students
2,953
Retention
84%
Programs
32
Awards 2024-25
701
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mechanical EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceCivil Engineering +29
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NTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,940
Retention
80%
Programs
66
CampusOnlineHybrid
Welding TechnologyNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideTeacher Assistant/Aide +63
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SWT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,849
Retention
70%
Programs
69
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideLineworkerEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +66
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CC
Private nonprofit

Carthage College

Kenosha, WI

Students
2,844
Retention
73%
Programs
72
Awards 2024-25
727
CampusHybrid
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +69
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UW
Public
Students
2,833
Retention
72%
Programs
44
Awards 2024-25
716
CampusOnlineHybrid
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance ServicesElementary Education and TeachingBusiness Administration and Management +41
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LU
Private nonprofit

Lakeland University

Plymouth, WI

Students
2,813
Retention
63%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
328
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration, Management and Operations, OtherMental Health Counseling/CounselorAccounting +39
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BTC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,811
Retention
60%
Programs
57
CampusHybrid
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideRegistered NursingEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +54
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EU
Private nonprofit

Edgewood University

Madison, WI

Students
2,459
Retention
73%
Programs
101
Awards 2024-25
612
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods, OtherEducation, General +98
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VU
Private nonprofit

Viterbo University

La Crosse, WI

Students
2,094
Retention
76%
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
929
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingReading Teacher EducationEducational Leadership and Administration +65
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SNC
Private nonprofit

Saint Norbert College

De Pere, WI

Students
2,032
Retention
84%
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
547
CampusHybrid
BiologyTeacher Education, Multiple LevelsPsychology, General +65
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MCW
Private nonprofit
Students
1,677
Programs
21
Awards 2024-25
405
CampusOnlineHybrid
MedicinePharmacyAnesthesiologist Assistant +18
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LU
Private nonprofit

Lawrence University

Appleton, WI

Students
1,417
Retention
87%
Programs
45
Awards 2024-25
387
Campus
Psychology, GeneralMusic PerformanceBiology +42
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NAT
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,384
Retention
62%
Programs
38
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideLiberal Arts and SciencesEmergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) +35
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AC
Private nonprofit

Alverno College

Milwaukee, WI

Students
1,317
Retention
61%
Programs
62
Awards 2024-25
465
CampusOnlineHybrid
School PsychologyElementary Education and TeachingReading Teacher Education +59
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MU
Private nonprofit

Marian University

Fond Du Lac, WI

Students
1,246
Retention
67%
Programs
74
Awards 2024-25
322
CampusOnlineHybrid
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, OtherBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +71
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MMU
Private nonprofit

Mount Mary University

Milwaukee, WI

Students
1,182
Retention
67%
Programs
54
Awards 2024-25
306
CampusOnlineHybrid
Counseling PsychologyPsychology, GeneralTeacher Education, Multiple Levels +51
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BSC
Private nonprofit
Admission
Open
Students
1,037
Retention
43%
Programs
27
CampusHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingBusiness/Commerce +24
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WLC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,027
Retention
73%
Programs
64
Awards 2024-25
234
CampusOnlineHybrid
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementMarketingRegistered Nursing +61
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BC
Private nonprofit

Beloit College

Beloit, WI

Students
1,004
Retention
81%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
256
CampusHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBiologyEducation, General +53
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MBU
Private nonprofit
Students
960
Retention
88%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
243
CampusOnlineHybrid
Education, GeneralBibleMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies +40
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