Wisconsin: Colleges & Universities

Wisconsin: Colleges & Universities

A comprehensive guide to Wisconsin's public universities, technical colleges, tribal colleges, and private colleges and universities, including their addresses and official websites.

Higher Education in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has a broad and diverse higher-education system that includes the Universities of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Technical College System, tribal colleges, and a large group of private nonprofit colleges and universities. These institutions provide undergraduate, graduate, professional, technical, career, and workforce-development programs throughout the state.

Wisconsin's public university system includes 13 Universities of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Technical College System operates 16 technical colleges serving communities throughout the state. Wisconsin also has tribal colleges and a significant private higher-education sector.

This page brings together major degree-granting colleges and universities in Wisconsin in one convenient reference, with institution type, location, and direct official website links.

Wisconsin Higher Education at a Glance

Category	Institutions	Description
Universities of Wisconsin	13	Wisconsin's public four-year university system, including research universities, comprehensive universities, and UW-Stout Polytechnic.
Wisconsin Technical Colleges	16	Public technical colleges providing associate degrees, certificates, apprenticeships, and workforce training.
Tribal Colleges	2	Higher-education institutions serving Native American communities and the broader student population.
Private Nonprofit Colleges & Universities	20	Independent nonprofit colleges and universities offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and specialized programs.

Important Counting Note: Wisconsin uses several higher-education classifications. The 13 Universities of Wisconsin and 16 Wisconsin Technical Colleges are system-level counts. Private-college counts can differ depending on whether branch campuses, specialized schools, for-profit institutions, or satellite locations are included. This page primarily focuses on major degree-granting institutions and nonprofit institutions.

Public Universities – Universities of Wisconsin – 13 Universities

The Universities of Wisconsin currently consist of 13 public universities serving more than 164,000 students statewide. The system includes two major research universities in Madison and Milwaukee, comprehensive universities, and UW-Stout Polytechnic.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire	Public University	105 Garfield Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701	uwec.edu
2	University of Wisconsin–Green Bay	Public University	2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311	uwgb.edu
3	University of Wisconsin–La Crosse	Public University	1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601	uwlax.edu
4	University of Wisconsin–Madison	Public Research University	500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706	wisc.edu
5	University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee	Public Research University	2200 East Kenwood Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53211	uwm.edu
6	University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh	Public University	800 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI 54901	uwosh.edu
7	University of Wisconsin–Parkside	Public University	900 Wood Road, Kenosha, WI 53141	uwp.edu
8	University of Wisconsin–Platteville	Public University	1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818	uwplatt.edu
9	University of Wisconsin–River Falls	Public University	410 South Third Street, River Falls, WI 54022	uwrf.edu
10	University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point	Public University	2100 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481	uwsp.edu
11	University of Wisconsin–Stout Polytechnic	Public Polytechnic University	712 South Broadway Street, Menomonie, WI 54751	uwstout.edu
12	University of Wisconsin–Superior	Public University	1600 North Belknap Street, Superior, WI 54880	uwsuper.edu
13	University of Wisconsin–Whitewater	Public University	800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190	uww.edu

Wisconsin Technical Colleges – 16 Colleges

The Wisconsin Technical College System consists of 16 public technical colleges and approximately 50 campuses and locations throughout the state. These colleges provide career education, associate degrees, certificates, apprenticeships, and workforce training.

#	Technical College	Address	Type	Official Website
1	Blackhawk Technical College	6004 South County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546	Public Technical College	blackhawk.edu
2	Chippewa Valley Technical College	620 West Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701	Public Technical College	cvtc.edu
3	Fox Valley Technical College	1825 North Bluemound Drive, Appleton, WI 54912	Public Technical College	fvtc.edu
4	Gateway Technical College	3520 30th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144	Public Technical College	gtc.edu
5	Lakeshore College	1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015	Public Technical College	gotoltc.edu
6	Madison College	1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704	Public Technical College	madisoncollege.edu
7	Mid-State Technical College	500 32nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494	Public Technical College	mstc.edu
8	Milwaukee Area Technical College	700 West State Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233	Public Technical College	matc.edu
9	Moraine Park Technical College	235 North National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935	Public Technical College	morainepark.edu
10	Nicolet College	5364 College Drive, Rhinelander, WI 54501	Public Technical College	nicoletcollege.edu
11	Northcentral Technical College	1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401	Public Technical College	ntc.edu
12	Northeast Wisconsin Technical College	2740 West Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 54303	Public Technical College	nwtc.edu
13	Northwood Technical College	1900 College Drive, Rice Lake, WI 54868	Public Technical College	northwoodtech.edu
14	Southwest Wisconsin Technical College	1800 Bronson Boulevard, Fennimore, WI 53809	Public Technical College	swtc.edu
15	Waukesha County Technical College	800 Main Street, Pewaukee, WI 53072	Public Technical College	wctc.edu
16	Western Technical College	400 7th Street North, La Crosse, WI 54601	Public Technical College	westerntc.edu

Tribal Colleges

Wisconsin is also home to tribal colleges serving Native American communities and students from throughout the region.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	College of Menominee Nation	Tribal College	N172 State Highway 47/55, Keshena, WI 54135	menominee.edu
2	Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University	Tribal University	13466 West Trepania Road, Hayward, WI 54843	lco.edu

Private Colleges & Universities – 20 Nonprofit Institutions

Wisconsin has a substantial private nonprofit higher-education sector. The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities currently represents 20 private nonprofit colleges and universities in the state.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Alverno College	Private College	3400 South 43rd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53234	alverno.edu
2	Bellin College	Private College	163 Main Street, Green Bay, WI 54301	bellincollege.edu
3	Beloit College	Private College	700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511	beloit.edu
4	Carroll University	Private University	100 North East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186	carrollu.edu
5	Carthage College	Private College	2001 Alford Park Drive, Kenosha, WI 53140	carthage.edu
6	Concordia University Wisconsin	Private University	12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097	cuw.edu
7	Edgewood University	Private University	1000 Edgewood College Drive, Madison, WI 53711	edgewood.edu
8	Lakeland University	Private University	W3718 South Drive, Plymouth, WI 53073	lakeland.edu
9	Lawrence University	Private University	711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911	lawrence.edu
10	Marian University	Private University	45 South National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935	marianuniversity.edu
11	Marquette University	Private Research University	1250 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233	marquette.edu
12	Medical College of Wisconsin	Private Medical School	8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226	mcw.edu
13	Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design	Private Art College	273 East Erie Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202	miad.edu
14	Milwaukee School of Engineering	Private University	1025 North Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202	msoe.edu
15	Mount Mary University	Private University	2900 North Menomonee River Parkway, Milwaukee, WI 53222	mtmary.edu
16	Ripon College	Private College	300 Seward Street, Ripon, WI 54971	ripon.edu
17	St. Norbert College	Private College	100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115	snc.edu
18	Viterbo University	Private University	900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601	viterbo.edu
19	Wisconsin Lutheran College	Private College	8800 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226	wlc.edu
20	Herzing University	Private University	N14 W23755 Stone Ridge Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188	herzing.edu

Other Notable Private & Specialized Institutions

In addition to the 20 private nonprofit institutions listed above, Wisconsin has other degree-granting, professional, religious, specialized, and branch-campus institutions. Examples include specialized nursing, graduate, theological, and career-oriented institutions.

#	Institution	Type	Address	Official Website
1	Nashotah House	Theological Seminary	2777 Mission Road, Nashotah, WI 53058	nashotah.edu
2	Ottawa University – Milwaukee	Private University Campus	245 South Executive Drive, Suite 340, Brookfield, WI 53005	ottawa.edu

About Wisconsin's Higher-Education System

The Universities of Wisconsin serve students throughout the state through 13 public universities. The system includes the University of Wisconsin–Madison and University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, two major research universities, as well as comprehensive universities and UW-Stout Polytechnic.

The Wisconsin Technical College System provides accessible career and technical education through 16 public technical colleges. These institutions offer associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, and other workforce-development programs.

Wisconsin's private higher-education sector is also significant. The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities currently represents 20 private nonprofit colleges and universities, offering programs ranging from liberal arts and business to engineering, nursing, medicine, art, education, and graduate studies.

Together, these institutions make Wisconsin a major regional center for higher education, research, technical education, healthcare education, and workforce development.

Sources / References

1. Universities of Wisconsin
   Official information about Wisconsin's 13 public universities and the statewide university system.
   https://www.wisconsin.edu/
2. Universities of Wisconsin – About
   Official system information confirming the 13 Universities of Wisconsin and their statewide role.
   https://www.wisconsin.edu/about/
3. Universities of Wisconsin – University Directories
   Official directory identifying the 13 Universities of Wisconsin.
   https://www.wisconsin.edu/about/university-directories/
4. Wisconsin Technical College System
   Official statewide information about Wisconsin's 16 technical colleges.
   https://www.wtcsystem.edu/
5. Wisconsin Technical College System – Colleges
   Official list of the 16 Wisconsin technical colleges.
   https://www.wtcsystem.edu/colleges/
6. Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board
   State resource providing information about Wisconsin public, private, tribal, and technical higher-education institutions.
   https://heab.state.wi.us/appinfo.html
7. Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges & Universities
   Official association representing Wisconsin's independent nonprofit colleges and universities.
   https://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/
8. Wisconsin Private Colleges – Our Colleges
   Institutional list of Wisconsin's private nonprofit colleges and universities.
   https://www.wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org/colleges/
9. Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
   State resource referencing Wisconsin's technical colleges and Universities of Wisconsin.
   https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/EducationalApproval/Default.aspx
10. Official Institution Websites
    Institution names, addresses, classifications, and official website links were cross-checked against statewide higher-education resources and individual institutional websites where available.

Wisconsin Colleges & Universities
Public Universities • Technical Colleges • Tribal Colleges • Private Universities