Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $11,205
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $40,603
- Average Net Price
- $16,928
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 15.3%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,500
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,500
- Books & Supplies
- $1,100
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $25,805
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,484
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 83.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 21.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 15.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $4,458 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $5,268 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,613 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $21,123 |
| $110,001+ | $26,427 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Wisconsin families pay far less than the $40,603 out-of-state sticker price suggests. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $4,458 per year after aid, while those from families making $75,000-$110,000 pay $21,123 annually. The average student across all income levels pays $16,928 per year. Over four years, that totals about $67,712 for a degree from one of the country's top public research universities.
Graduates typically leave with $20,484 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $217. With median earnings of $73,792 ten years after graduation, those loan payments represent less than 4% of monthly income for most graduates. In-state students get the best deal here, paying just $11,205 in tuition compared to out-of-state students who face nearly four times that cost. Only 15% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting most families can handle the costs without significant federal aid.
Graduates typically leave with $20,484 in debt, which translates to monthly payments of $217. With median earnings of $73,792 ten years after graduation, those loan payments represent less than 4% of monthly income for most graduates. In-state students get the best deal here, paying just $11,205 in tuition compared to out-of-state students who face nearly four times that cost. Only 15% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting most families can handle the costs without significant federal aid.
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