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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Wisconsin

27 accredited institutions in Wisconsin offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

27
Colleges
5,385
Graduates/yr
20
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Wisconsin

1
PublicAssociate's
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
1,158
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay
756
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$6,767
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicAssociate's
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
570
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,806
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
516
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$6,812
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicAssociate's
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
462
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$8,455
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicAssociate's
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
459
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
246
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,112
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicAssociate's
Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander
210
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
183
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$7,645
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicAssociate's
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
174
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,827
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse
147
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$7,974
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Alverno College
Milwaukee
117
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$31,944
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$16,511
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicAssociate's
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
102
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls
63
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$6,837
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicAssociate's
Western Technical College
La Crosse
60
Graduates/yr
$4,378
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha
33
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$6,582
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicAssociate's
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior
21
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$6,826
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicAssociate's
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
21
Graduates/yr
$4,524
In-State Tuition
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Viterbo University
La Crosse
18
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$31,600
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$14,622
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Herzing University-Madison
Madison
15
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$12,360
Tuition
8%
Grad Rate
$22,707
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
12
Graduates/yr
$4,262
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
9
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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23
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown
9
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$18,900
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$20,931
Net Price <$30K
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee
9
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$33,680
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$21,853
Net Price <$30K
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25
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Lakeland University
Plymouth
6
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$30,900
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$17,678
Net Price <$30K
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26
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Northland College
Ashland
6
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$40,910
Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
$17,953
Net Price <$30K
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27
PublicAssociate's
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
3
Graduates/yr
$3,509
In-State Tuition
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Studying Liberal Arts in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 27 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 5,385 graduates annually. Of these, 20 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Wisconsin residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.