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Net Price of Wisconsin Colleges by Income

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College

Avg. Net Cost (by Family Income Bracket)

Name
Total Cost Per Year
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Alverno College Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $54,061
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $22,032
  • $20,668
  • $22,261
  • $24,788
  • $29,051
Beloit College Beloit, WI
Total Cost Per Year $71,959
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $15,176
  • $16,482
  • $18,028
  • $22,781
  • $27,871
Carroll University Waukesha, WI
Total Cost Per Year $54,764
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $15,718
  • $16,875
  • $14,134
  • $15,730
  • $14,891
Carthage College Kenosha, WI
Total Cost Per Year $53,050
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $23,293
  • $23,630
  • $22,427
  • $24,995
  • $29,176
Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI
Total Cost Per Year $54,250
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $34,991
  • $31,070
  • $32,747
  • $36,336
  • $38,595
Edgewood College Madison, WI
Total Cost Per Year $51,152
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $22,291
  • $19,089
  • $22,573
  • $23,493
  • $30,913
Lakeland University Plymouth, WI
Total Cost Per Year $49,602
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $22,453
  • $22,030
  • $20,124
  • $24,332
  • $28,054
Lawrence University Appleton, WI
Total Cost Per Year $69,849
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,419
  • $13,332
  • $15,020
  • $20,256
  • $32,758
Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI
Total Cost Per Year $37,686
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $24,786
  • $22,995
  • $23,908
  • $30,314
  • $30,675
Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI
Total Cost Per Year $45,953
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $17,449
  • $13,638
  • $17,998
  • $21,164
  • $27,106
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $68,430
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $22,269
  • $18,916
  • $27,378
  • $32,374
  • $36,813
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $64,115
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $11,607
  • $15,919
  • $14,495
  • $19,034
  • $30,292
Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $52,786
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $18,155
  • $19,013
  • $19,277
  • $20,584
  • $27,371
Northland College Ashland, WI
Total Cost Per Year $57,041
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $16,842
  • $22,695
  • $21,581
  • $47,714
  • $56,889
Ripon College Ripon, WI
Total Cost Per Year $63,540
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $15,712
  • $14,267
  • $16,971
  • $19,124
  • $25,280
Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI
Total Cost Per Year $59,308
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $19,721
  • $21,811
  • $21,918
  • $23,332
  • $29,888
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
Total Cost Per Year $22,243
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,270
  • $10,968
  • $12,766
  • $18,278
  • $20,778
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI
Total Cost Per Year $21,460
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,144
  • $9,166
  • $11,169
  • $16,105
  • $18,975
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI
Total Cost Per Year $19,767
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $8,224
  • $8,766
  • $10,608
  • $17,394
  • $18,991
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI
Total Cost Per Year $28,905
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $4,200
  • $4,101
  • $8,134
  • $17,763
  • $27,292
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $25,400
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,329
  • $10,709
  • $12,344
  • $19,315
  • $21,477
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
Total Cost Per Year $21,152
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,236
  • $9,654
  • $11,601
  • $16,853
  • $19,223
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI
Total Cost Per Year $21,895
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $7,425
  • $7,592
  • $11,241
  • $15,071
  • $17,917
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI
Total Cost Per Year $22,069
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,009
  • $10,459
  • $12,065
  • $17,984
  • $20,245
University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI
Total Cost Per Year $20,404
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $8,472
  • $9,014
  • $10,796
  • $16,578
  • $18,234
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
Total Cost Per Year $20,906
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $8,833
  • $9,609
  • $11,428
  • $17,042
  • $18,737
University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI
Total Cost Per Year $23,128
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,966
  • $12,229
  • $13,164
  • $19,528
  • $22,028
University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI
Total Cost Per Year $22,360
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,679
  • $10,178
  • $9,710
  • $13,728
  • $17,859
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI
Total Cost Per Year $19,560
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $8,440
  • $8,752
  • $11,176
  • $16,551
  • $18,229
Viterbo University La Crosse, WI
Total Cost Per Year $46,530
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,657
  • $16,927
  • $16,463
  • $20,847
  • $26,365
Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $50,798
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $18,190
  • $15,913
  • $20,519
  • $20,475
  • $28,019

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of February 2026.

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Questions & Answers

  • What do all these numbers mean?

    All costs shown here are the average net cost paid by families in each income bracket for one year at the college in question. Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Figures are based on data from the 2023-24 school year, which is the latest available as of February 2026.

  • What is the “Total Cost Per Year”?

    Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college. It includes:

    • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
    • Room and board (on campus)
    • Books and supplies
    • Other expenses (travel and personal)

    Click the View Details option under each school's total cost per year to see a detailed breakdown of its total cost of attendance.

  • How can I use this information?

    This information is useful for building a realistic college budget. The numbers show you what the average family in your income bracket paid at specific schools, after federal grants and institutional scholarships were awarded. Student loans are not included in these numbers. These figures are a good place to start, so you can begin your college financial planning with historical data and estimate what your costs might be, until you learn more about your specific situation.

  • Will my family pay the amount on this chart?

    Probably not. The numbers are averages. You may be below average or above average. However, there are two key points we can learn from this data:

    1. Families with higher incomes ($75,000-$110,000 and $110,000+) will pay closer to full price at public colleges.
    2. Private colleges have a higher list price, but they offer more financial aid, to help make their net price more affordable compared to public colleges.

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  • Where did this information come from?

    As part of federal financial aid, colleges are required to provide detailed cost information to the U.S. government. This data is made available to the public through the National Center for Education Statistics. For more details, click here.

  • What about athletes, merit aid or minority students?

    Athletes, high achieving students, and those with minority status are averaged in with everyone else. Within each income bracket, there are families that pay more than average and families that pay less than average.

  • The costs on this chart seem large. How can families afford to pay it?

    For many families, paying for college is not easy, but most families pay their net cost of college with some combination of:

    • College savings and investments
    • Payments from current income
    • Federal student Direct Loans
    • Federal parent PLUS Loans
    • Private loans
    • Scholarships
    • Tax planning
    • Student work

    The right options depend on your student and your family situation. If you plan ahead and choose the right strategies, you can potentially make college much more affordable, and you can potentially save thousands of dollars on college costs. To learn how, sign up for my free planning e-newsletter. It's loaded with tips, articles, and resources to help you plan and pay for college with proven financial strategies.

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