Top Universities in Wisconsin
For those interested in studying in Wisconsin, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Wisconsin institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-Madison (Madison, WI) Tuition: in-state: $10,384, out-of-state: $26,634 Total enrollment: 42,441 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 50.5% Average freshman retention rate: 94% 6-year graduation rate: 83% Classes with under 20 students: 43.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 26-30 |
| 2 | Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI) Tuition: $33,244 Total enrollment: 12,002 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 56.8% Average freshman retention rate: 89% 6-year graduation rate: 81% Classes with under 20 students: 38.7% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 24-29 |
| 3 | Edgewood College (Madison, WI) Tuition: $23,740 Total enrollment: 2,658 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 71.9% Average freshman retention rate: 78% 6-year graduation rate: 51% Classes with under 20 students: 81.4% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 20-25 |
| 4 | Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, WI) Tuition: $24,330 Total enrollment: 5,358 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 47.6% Average freshman retention rate: 69% 6-year graduation rate: 54% Classes with under 20 students: 80.7% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 19-24 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Milwaukee, WI) Tuition: in-state: $9,380, out-of-state: $19,088 Total enrollment: 29,726 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 71.0% Average freshman retention rate: 72% 6-year graduation rate: 40% Classes with under 20 students: 40.2% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 19-24 |
