Cheapest Education Colleges in Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater stands out among Wisconsin's Education, Other programs with a net price of just $14,785, nearly $6,400 less than the next closest option. While private colleges in the state range from $21,176 to $26,067, public funding helps keep UW-Whitewater accessible for future educators. Wisconsin's education sector benefits from the state's strong healthcare and manufacturing base, where companies like Epic Systems create demand for specialized training and educational support roles.

Programs

$14,785 – $26,067

Net Price Range

$24,756

Avg. Program Earnings

61.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Education, Other Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, Wisconsin	$14,785	$8,250	64.3%	82.4%
2	Ripon College Ripon, Wisconsin	$21,176	$50,700	59.9%	81.3%
3	Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$21,315	$35,080	62.7%	93.8%
4	Marian University Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin	$23,341	$33,000	41.2%	71.6%
5	Carroll University Waukesha, Wisconsin	$24,362	$37,230	69.6%	72.1%
6	Edgewood College Madison, Wisconsin	$25,634	$34,850	67.4%	98.6%
7	Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, Wisconsin	$26,067	$34,250	64.3%	70.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Wisconsin-Whitewater the most affordable option?

UW-Whitewater's public funding brings its net price to $14,785, with in-state tuition at just $8,250. The school maintains a 64.30% graduation rate while accepting 82.38% of applicants, making it both accessible and affordable for Wisconsin residents.

How do private college costs compare to the public option?

Private colleges in Wisconsin's Education, Other programs range from $21,176 at Ripon College to $26,067 at Concordia University-Wisconsin. This represents a cost difference of $6,391 to $11,282 compared to UW-Whitewater's public pricing.

Does graduation rate vary significantly among these schools?

Graduation rates span from 41.20% at Marian University to 69.60% at Carroll University. Five of the seven schools maintain graduation rates above 60%, with Carroll University leading despite its $24,362 net price.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.