Your browser is outdated. Please use a modern or updated browser such as Chrome or Firefox.

Net Price of Wisconsin Colleges by Income

Get a free PDF of all Wisconsin college costs conveniently in one place.

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 $47,696
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $15,889
  • $15,885
  • $19,307
  • $17,449
  • $17,577
Beloit College Beloit, WI
Total Cost Per Year $69,102
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $16,637
  • $17,610
  • $18,491
  • $25,700
  • $28,465
Carroll University Waukesha, WI
Total Cost Per Year $51,584
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $18,992
  • $18,701
  • $22,720
  • $25,198
  • $27,395
Carthage College Kenosha, WI
Total Cost Per Year $50,748
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $18,307
  • $20,228
  • $22,692
  • $25,465
  • $27,527
Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI
Total Cost Per Year $52,322
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $19,323
  • $21,547
  • $24,914
  • $26,823
  • $29,439
Edgewood College Madison, WI
Total Cost Per Year $49,382
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $20,926
  • $21,345
  • $20,806
  • $26,982
  • $29,049
Lakeland University Plymouth, WI
Total Cost Per Year $47,622
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $17,150
  • $21,083
  • $14,130
  • $24,082
  • $27,389
Lawrence University Appleton, WI
Total Cost Per Year $67,824
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $12,025
  • $14,498
  • $17,215
  • $22,712
  • $32,492
Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI
Total Cost Per Year $34,162
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $23,056
  • $21,143
  • $22,427
  • $29,013
  • $30,558
Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI
Total Cost Per Year $42,190
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $24,155
  • $21,978
  • $20,296
  • $21,839
  • $24,866
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $64,562
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $18,364
  • $18,903
  • $24,176
  • $30,974
  • $34,465
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $61,938
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $14,869
  • $15,403
  • $17,233
  • $22,123
  • $31,207
Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $50,876
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $17,470
  • $17,079
  • $18,312
  • $20,665
  • $20,654
Northland College Ashland, WI
Total Cost Per Year $54,375
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $17,367
  • $18,357
  • $20,256
  • $22,840
  • $27,084
Ripon College Ripon, WI
Total Cost Per Year $61,740
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $13,478
  • $13,038
  • $17,763
  • $22,858
  • $29,200
Saint Norbert College De Pere, WI
Total Cost Per Year $57,584
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $19,944
  • $20,300
  • $19,828
  • $26,035
  • $30,490
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI
Total Cost Per Year $21,694
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,565
  • $10,534
  • $13,803
  • $18,951
  • $20,469
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI
Total Cost Per Year $20,237
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $8,742
  • $8,220
  • $11,231
  • $15,838
  • $17,830
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI
Total Cost Per Year $18,290
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $6,798
  • $8,794
  • $13,175
  • $16,528
  • $17,538
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI
Total Cost Per Year $27,994
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $4,458
  • $5,268
  • $9,613
  • $21,123
  • $26,427
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $24,750
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,860
  • $12,001
  • $15,762
  • $19,773
  • $21,112
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
Total Cost Per Year $20,489
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,232
  • $10,209
  • $13,961
  • $17,218
  • $18,553
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI
Total Cost Per Year $20,180
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $5,551
  • $7,109
  • $10,670
  • $14,941
  • $16,329
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville, WI
Total Cost Per Year $20,793
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $8,666
  • $8,552
  • $12,737
  • $17,051
  • $18,259
University of Wisconsin-River Falls River Falls, WI
Total Cost Per Year $20,069
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $9,520
  • $11,067
  • $14,246
  • $17,463
  • $17,858
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI
Total Cost Per Year $19,670
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $7,953
  • $8,490
  • $12,706
  • $16,141
  • $17,500
University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI
Total Cost Per Year $21,963
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $10,499
  • $11,643
  • $15,799
  • $19,803
  • $21,221
University of Wisconsin-Superior Superior, WI
Total Cost Per Year $19,790
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $8,194
  • $7,797
  • $12,195
  • $16,774
  • $17,218
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI
Total Cost Per Year $19,524
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $8,426
  • $10,003
  • $14,049
  • $17,177
  • $18,142
Viterbo University La Crosse, WI
Total Cost Per Year $44,910
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $15,779
  • $19,129
  • $20,165
  • $21,629
  • $26,575
Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI
Total Cost Per Year $48,514
Family Income
  • $0-$30K
  • $30-$48K
  • $48-$75K
  • $75-$110K
  • $110K+
Avg. Net Cost
  • $14,218
  • $14,305
  • $17,500
  • $22,983
  • $26,682

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of January 2025.

Get a free PDF of all Wisconsin college costs conveniently in one place.

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 2022-23 school year, which is the latest available as of January 2025.

  • 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.

    College Planning Websites for Wisconsin Parents

    Great websites for scholarships, grants, forgivable loans, and tax breaks for Wisconsin residents. Get The Free List Here!

  • 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.

Everything you need to know about planning and saving for college.

We have interviews with experts, students and their stories, and the latest news in college admissions. Listen to each half-hour episode while you’re driving or working out. Use your favorite podcast app or listen directly on the website.

Subscribe now through your preferred platform