For the 2025 school year, there are 30 community colleges serving 166,353 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 California include Madison Area Technical College, The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton, and The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska.
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 16:1.
Top Ranked Wisconsin Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-6100
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-6100
| 17,010 students
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
Private for-profit
3355 W College Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 968-0433
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 968-0433
| 76 students
The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska
Private for-profit
566 Theater Rd
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-7400
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 783-7400
| 67 students
Shepherds College
Private not-for-profit
1805 15th Avenue
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-5620
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-5620
| 89 students
VICI Beauty School
Private for-profit
4111 S. 108th Street
Greenfield, WI 53228
(414) 425-1700
Greenfield, WI 53228
(414) 425-1700
| 124 students
800 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 691-5566
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 691-5566
| 10,929 students
6004 South County Road G
Janesville, WI 53547
(608) 758-6900
Janesville, WI 53547
(608) 758-6900
| 5,422 students
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
Private not-for-profit
10950 W Potter Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 302-7000
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 302-7000
| 1,438 students
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-6200
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-6200
| 12,784 students
1825 N Bluemound Dr
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 735-5600
Appleton, WI 54912
(920) 735-5600
| 17,579 students
Globe University-Eau Claire
Private, for profit
4955 Bullis Farm Rd
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 855-6600
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 855-6600
| 153 students
Herzing University Brookfield
Private, non-profit
15895 W. Bluemond Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 457-7624
Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 457-7624
| 0 students
Herzing University Kenosha
Private, for profit
5800 7th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140
(800) 596-0724
Kenosha, WI 53140
(800) 596-0724
| 0 students
Herzing University-Madison
Private not-for-profit
5218 E. Terrace Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 582-1227
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 582-1227
| 6,704 students
500 32nd St N
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-5300
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 422-5300
| 5,387 students
700 W State St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-6282
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 297-6282
| 20,670 students
Milwaukee Career College
Private for-profit
3077 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 257-2939
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 257-2939
| 172 students
235 N National Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
(920) 929-2483
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
(920) 929-2483
| 7,113 students
5364 College Drive
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-4410
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-4410
| 1,752 students
2740 W Mason St
Green Bay, WI 54307
(920) 498-5400
Green Bay, WI 54307
(920) 498-5400
| 15,271 students
The Professional Hair Design Academy
Private for-profit
3408 Mall Drive
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 835-2345
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 835-2345
| 66 students
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin
Private for-profit
904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 593-8400
Green Bay, WI 54303
(920) 593-8400
| 641 students
1800 Bronson Blvd
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3262
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3262
| 3,733 students
2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(877) 895-3276
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(877) 895-3276
| 954 students
400 Seventh St. North
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-9200
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-9200
| 5,393 students
Community Colleges in Wisconsin (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Green Bay (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
470 Security Blvd
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 662-9000
Green Bay, WI 54313
(920) 662-9000
| 109 students
ITT Technical Institute-Madison (Madison - 53713) (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
2450 Rimrock Road, Ste 100
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 288-6301
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 288-6301
| 141 students
1726 N 1st Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 372-4345
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 372-4345
| 53 students
Overview
This State (WI)
Total Faculty
419 staff
Number of Programs Offered
162
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5,183 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
# Full-Time Students
798 students
# Part-Time Students
4,385 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
373 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
798 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,624 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
148 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
4%
% Hispanic
10%
% Black
9%
% White
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
% Unknown races
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
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
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
88%
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 166,353 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 Madison Area Technical College, The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton, and The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska.
What is community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin?
The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is 74% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Wisconsin?
Community colleges in Wisconsin have a diversity score of 0.55, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Wisconsin?
Community colleges in Wisconsin have approximately 35% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Black.
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