University of Wisconsin Colleges Flex

5602 Reseach Park Blvd., Suite 303
Madison, WI 53719
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flex.wisconsin.edu
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  • The University of Wisconsin Colleges is a multi-campus institution that prepares students for success at the baccalaureate level of education, provides the first two years of a liberal arts general education that is accessible and affordable, and advances the Wisconsin Idea by bringing the resources of the University to the people of the state and the communities that provide and support its campuses.

School Highlights

University of Wisconsin Colleges Flex serves 186 students (3% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 30%.

Top Rankings

University of Wisconsin Colleges Flex ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 433 teachers has declined by 30% over five years.
University of Wisconsin Colleges Flex(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty433 staff417 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of Wisconsin Colleges Flex has declined by 98% over five years.
The University of Wisconsin Colleges Flex diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has grown by 91% over five years.
Total Enrollment186 students2,935 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio0:111:1
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# Full-Time Students6 students890 students
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# Part-Time Students180 students2,045 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
4%
9%
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% Black
4%
9%
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% White
84%
70%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score0.290.49
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College Completion Rate
23%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,000$33,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,144 is more than the state average of $4,173. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,128 is more than the state average of $6,317. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,144$4,173
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Out-State Tuition Fees$12,128$6,317
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid73%74%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,184$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate44%44%
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ACT Total Avg.6060
ACT Composite2121
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ACT English1919
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ACT Math2020
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ACT Writing77
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Under the auspices of the University of Wisconsin System, the University of Wisconsin Colleges (UWC) provides an alternative way to take courses and get your online degree through UW Colleges Online. The University of Wisconsin Colleges offers general education courses at its 13 two-year campuses across the state. Students who take UW Colleges courses can earn an Associate of Arts and Science (AAS) degree, complete general education requirements for other degree programs, or take classes for other personal reasons. UW Colleges Online offers you this same opportunity to earn your degree or take individual general education classes entirely online. UW Colleges Online offers a fully accredited Associate of Arts & Science degree, provided entirely online through University of Wisconsin Colleges. We are dedicated to providing you the same high quality and easily transferable general education courses that you would earn through coursework at one of our thirteen UW Colleges campuses. Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, UW Colleges Online adheres to the Guidelines for Distance Education espoused by the North Central Association (NCA) Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to University of Wisconsin Colleges Flex is Madison Area Technical College (5.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Madison Area Technical College
    Public
    14,526 students | 5.10 Mi1701 Wright Street
    Madison, WI 53704
    (608) 246-6100     5.1014,526
  • Herzing University Madison
    Private, for profit
    2,174 students | 7.50 Mi5218 East Terrace Drive
    Madison, WI 53718
    (608) 249-6611     7.502,174
  • Herzing University-Madison
    Private, non-profit
    2,392 students | 7.50 Mi5218 E. Terrace Dr.
    Madison, WI 53718
    (800) 582-1227     7.502,392
  • Blackhawk Technical College
    Public
    2,257 students | 36.10 Mi6004 South County Road G
    Janesville, WI 53547
    (608) 758-6900     36.102,257
  • Highland Community College
    Public
    1,511 students | 56.10 Mi2998 W Pearl City Rd
    Freeport, IL 61032
    (815) 235-6121     56.101,511
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 186 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,144
  • Out-state tuition: $12,128
  • Acceptance Rate: 44%
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
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