Universities in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 42 degree-granting institutions reporting to the U.S. Department of Education — 15 public, 26 private nonprofit, together enrolling about 154,854 undergraduates (2024-25 data). Each links to a full financial-health and student-outcomes profile.
| # | Institution | Sector | Undergrads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison · R1: Doctoral, Very High Research | Public | 36,902 |
| 2 | University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee · R1: Doctoral, Very High Research | Public | 16,758 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater · Master's, Larger Programs | Public | 9,405 |
| 4 | University of Wisconsin-La CrosseLa Crosse · Master's, Larger Programs | Public | 9,277 |
| 5 | University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire · Master's, Medium Programs | Public | 8,895 |
| 6 | Marquette UniversityMilwaukee · R2: Doctoral, High Research | Private | 7,660 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens PointStevens Point · Master's, Medium Programs | Public | 7,306 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-OshkoshOshkosh · Doctoral/Professional University | Public | 6,877 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Green BayGreen Bay · Master's, Medium Programs | Public | 6,341 |
| 10 | University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie · Master's, Larger Programs | Public | 5,842 |
| 11 | University of Wisconsin-PlattevillePlatteville · Master's, Larger Programs | Public | 5,837 |
| 12 | University of Wisconsin-River FallsRiver Falls · Master's, Medium Programs | Public | 4,205 |
| 13 | University of Wisconsin-ParksideKenosha · Master's, Medium Programs | Public | 2,844 |
| 14 | Carthage CollegeKenosha · Master's, Small Programs | Private | 2,660 |
| 15 | Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee · Master's, Medium Programs | Private | 2,654 |
| 16 | Carroll UniversityWaukesha · Master's, Larger Programs | Private | 2,523 |
| 17 | Concordia University-WisconsinMequon · Doctoral/Professional University | Private | 2,197 |
| 18 | University of Wisconsin-SuperiorSuperior · Master's, Medium Programs | Public | 1,807 |
| 19 | Saint Norbert CollegeDe Pere · Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences | Private | 1,662 |
| 20 | Lawrence UniversityAppleton · Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences | Private | 1,396 |
| 21 | Viterbo UniversityLa Crosse · Master's, Larger Programs | Private | 1,249 |
| 22 | Lakeland UniversityPlymouth · Master's, Larger Programs | Private | 1,212 |
| 23 | Edgewood CollegeMadison · Doctoral/Professional University | Private | 1,107 |
| 24 | Marian UniversityFond Du Lac · Master's, Medium Programs | Private | 1,010 |
| 25 | Wisconsin Lutheran CollegeMilwaukee · Baccalaureate: Diverse Fields | Private | 943 |
| 26 | Beloit CollegeBeloit · Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences | Private | 926 |
| 27 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee · Special Focus: Technology-Related | Private | 837 |
| 28 | Ripon CollegeRipon · Baccalaureate: Arts & Sciences | Private | 688 |
| 29 | Alverno CollegeMilwaukee · Master's, Larger Programs | Private | 631 |
| 30 | Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee · Master's, Larger Programs | Private | 631 |
| 31 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee FlexMilwaukee · Baccalaureate: Diverse Fields | Public | 543 |
| 32 | Maranatha Baptist UniversityWatertown · Master's, Small Programs | Private | 541 |
| 33 | Herzing University-KenoshaKenosha · Special Focus: Medical Schools/Centers | Private | 522 |
| 34 | Herzing University-BrookfieldBrookfield · Special Focus: Medical Schools/Centers | Private | 380 |
| 35 | Bellin CollegeGreen Bay · Special Focus: Medical Schools/Centers | Private | 372 |
| 36 | University of Wisconsin-Parkside FlexKenosha · Special Focus: Engineering | Public | 172 |
| 37 | Ottawa University-MilwaukeeBrookfield · Baccalaureate: Diverse Fields | Private | 41 |
| 38 | Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-RacineRacine · Special Focus: Medical Schools/Centers | Private for-profit | 1 |
| 39 | Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee · Special Focus: Other Health Professions | Private | — |
| 40 | Nashotah HouseNashotah · Baccalaureate/Associate's: Assoc. Dominant | Private | — |
| 41 | Sacred Heart Seminary and School of TheologyFranklin · Baccalaureate/Associate's: Assoc. Dominant | Private | — |
| 42 | Wisconsin School of Professional PsychologyMilwaukee · Special Focus: Medical Schools/Centers | Private | — |
A directory, not a ranking — listed by undergraduate enrollment. Counts and figures come from the most recent College Scorecard & IPEDS release (2024-25), which lags the current academic year by 2–3 years. Open each institution’s profile for financial health, outcomes and peer benchmarks.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard & IPEDS (most recent release, 2024-25). Compiled by Ibex Insights. See the methodology.