Moraine Park Technical College Photo - Moraine Park Technical College Beaver Dam Campus

Best Wisconsin Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 community colleges serving 119,749 students in Wisconsin (18 public colleges and 12 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Wisconsin is approximately $4,194 per year for in-state students and $6,373 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,728 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Wisconsin include Lakeshore College, Madison Area Technical College, and Moraine Park Technical College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 74% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 35%, with the majority being Hispanic or Black and the student-teacher ratio is 22:1.

Top-Ranked Wisconsin Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeshore College
Lakeshore College Photo - Dental professionals work on a patient in the LTC Dental Clinic.
Public
1290 North Avenue
Cleveland, WI 53015
(920) 693-1000
Enrollment: 4,871 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $3,984 Out-state tuition: $5,872 Minority enrollment: 26%
Madison Area Technical College
Public
1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-6100
Enrollment: 13,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 37% In-state tuition: $4,133 Out-state tuition: $6,022 Minority enrollment: 40%
Moraine Park Technical College
Moraine Park Technical College Photo - Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac Campus
Public
235 N National Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
(920) 929-2483
Enrollment: 7,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 65% In-state tuition: $4,151 Out-state tuition: $6,039 Minority enrollment: 26%
The Professional Hair Design Academy
Private for-profit
3408 Mall Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 835-2345
Enrollment: 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
Private for-profit
566 Theater Rd
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-7400
Enrollment: 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
VICI Beauty School
Private for-profit
4111 S. 108th Street
Greenfield, WI 53228
(414) 425-1700
Enrollment: 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Waukesha County Technical College
Public
800 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 691-5566
Enrollment: 8,367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 50% In-state tuition: $4,065 Out-state tuition: $6,098 Minority enrollment: 33%
Blackhawk Technical College
Public
6004 South County Road G
Janesville, WI 53547
(608) 758-6900
Enrollment: 2,811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $3,965 Out-state tuition: $5,853 Minority enrollment: 35%
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
Private not-for-profit
10950 W Potter Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 302-7000
Enrollment: 1,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 65% Private-state tuition: $15,907 Minority enrollment: 67%
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Public
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-6200
Enrollment: 8,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 94% In-state tuition: $3,963 Out-state tuition: $5,259 Minority enrollment: 20%
Fox Valley Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College Photo - Fox Valley Technical College Appleton Campus
Public
1825 N Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 735-5600
Enrollment: 10,670 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $3,932 Out-state tuition: $5,684 Minority enrollment: 32%
Gateway Technical College
Public
3520 30th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 564-2200
Enrollment: 10,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Acceptance rate: 91% In-state tuition: $4,009 Out-state tuition: $5,898 Minority enrollment: 40%
Globe University-Eau Claire
Private, for profit
4955 Bullis Farm Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 855-6600
Enrollment: 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Private-state tuition: $14,040 Minority enrollment: 12%
Herzing University Brookfield
Private, non-profit
15895 W. Bluemond Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 457-7624
Herzing University Kenosha
Private, for profit
5800 7th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140
(800) 596-0724
Herzing University Online
Public
225 N. 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(800) 596-0724
Herzing University-Madison
Private not-for-profit
5218 E. Terrace Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 582-1227
Enrollment: 5,274 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $14,200 Minority enrollment: 62%
Mid-State Technical College
Public
500 32nd St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-5300
Enrollment: 3,144 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $4,116 Out-state tuition: $6,005 Minority enrollment: 18%
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Public
700 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-6282
Enrollment: 13,792 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $4,282 Out-state tuition: $6,171 Minority enrollment: 66%
Milwaukee Career College
Private for-profit
3077 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 257-2939
Enrollment: 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Acceptance rate: 73% Minority enrollment: 73%
Nicolet Area Technical College
Public
5364 College Drive
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-4410
Enrollment: 1,384 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 76% In-state tuition: $4,693 Out-state tuition: $6,960 Minority enrollment: 25%
Northcentral Technical College
Public
1000 Campus Dr
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 675-3331
Enrollment: 6,746 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $4,148 Out-state tuition: $6,036 Minority enrollment: 24%
2740 W Mason St
Green Bay, WI 54307
(920) 498-5400
Enrollment: 11,826 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 In-state tuition: $4,198 Out-state tuition: $6,036 Minority enrollment: 24%
Northwood Technical College
Public
1900 College Dr.
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(800) 243-9482
Enrollment: 2,940 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 60% In-state tuition: $4,448 Out-state tuition: $6,463 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Private for-profit
904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 593-8400
Enrollment: 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Private-state tuition: $10,764 Minority enrollment: 28%
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
Private for-profit
3355 W College Ave
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 968-0433
Enrollment: 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Shepherds College
Private not-for-profit
1805 15th Avenue
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-5620
Enrollment: 86 students Acceptance rate: 88% Minority enrollment: 59%
1800 Bronson Blvd
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3262
Enrollment: 2,849 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $4,076 Out-state tuition: $5,996 Minority enrollment: 15%
2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(877) 895-3276
Enrollment: 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,144 Out-state tuition: $12,128 Minority enrollment: 27%
Western Technical College
Public
400 7th St. North
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-9200
Enrollment: 3,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,989 Out-state tuition: $5,822 Minority enrollment: 24%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Wisconsin

Community Colleges in Wisconsin (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
470 Security Blvd
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 662-9000
Enrollment: 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 17%
2450 Rimrock Road, Ste 100
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 288-6301
Enrollment: 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 98% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 14%
1726 N 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 372-4345
Enrollment: 53 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Overview

This State (WI)
Total Faculty
177 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3

Student Body

Total Enrollment
3,039 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
# Full-Time Students
721 students
# Part-Time Students
2,318 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
453 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
721 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,318 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
167 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
11%
% Black
10%
% White
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
5%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$4,194
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,373
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,728
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
74%
ACT Total Avg.
60
ACT Composite
21
ACT English
19
ACT Math
20
ACT Writing
7

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Wisconsin?
There are 30 community colleges serving 119,749 students in Wisconsin.
How much do community colleges cost in Wisconsin?
The average tuition for community colleges in Wisconsin is approximately $4,194 per year for in-state students and $6,373 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,728.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Wisconsin?
The top-ranked community colleges in Wisconsin include Lakeshore College, Madison Area Technical College, and Moraine Park Technical College.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin?
The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 74% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Wisconsin?
Community colleges in Wisconsin have approximately 35% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.

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