2024 Best Colleges for Public Policy in the Milwaukee Area

• Mequon, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  887 reviews

Freshman: My freshman year at Concordia University has been an amazing one and I am so glad that I chose to attend. Throughout the entire year I felt engaged on campus with all of the various on-campus activities, clubs, and athletics I could be involved in. I met so many amazing people and have made many connections that will last a lifetime. The small class sizes allowed me to connect with my professors and I feel that they all know me not only by name but also on a personal level. I was never afraid to reach out to them if I needed help or assistance with anything. The bluff and lake view is one of my favorite things about campus and it improves my day just by being able to walk outside. I cannot wait for the rest of my years here at Concordia and all the memories I will make along the way!... Read 887 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 69%

• Net price $25,830

• SAT range 898-1156

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  451 reviews

Alum: MMU was one of the first campuses I toured. I loved it. Sadly, I was persuaded to attend a different university. I found my way back to MMU a few years later and completed my degree. I’ve never had so many awesome educators. Professors want you to succeed. You actually get guidance to graduation day and the skill set to thrive in the workplace. I hope my daughters attend here! My only complaints: I wish they had an economics major and a wider choice of business graduate degrees.... Read 451 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 62%

• Net price $24,065

• SAT range 910-1180

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  993 reviews

Freshman: I AM CURRENTLY A FRESHMAN AT ALVERNO COLLEGE. I HAVE BEEN AT THE COLLEGE FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS NOW. I MUST SAY THE AMOUNT OF THE LOVE , SUPPORT, AND FRIENDLINESS I HAVE RECEIVED IS SOMETHING I HAVE NEVER SEEN IN MY LIFE. I LIKE THE CAMPUS, IT IS PRETTY SMALL AND CONNECTED SO YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WALK ALOT AND IT IS VERY GOOD BECAUSE IF THE WEATHER IS BAD YOU DON NOT HAVE TO MOVE OUT IN THE RAIN TO EITHER GO TO YOUR DESIRED LOCATION ON CAMPUS. THEY HAVE THIS BEAUTIFUL GREENHOUSE ON CAMPUS AND IT IS REALLY COOL. I WOULD NOT WANT ANYTHING TO CHANGE HONESTLY. IT IS SIMLPLY THE BEST COLLEGE I COULD EVER THINK OF ATTENDING BESIDES IT IS AN WOMEN'S COLLEGE. AND I BELIEVE THAT SO MANY YOUNG GIRLS AND WOMEN HAVE BEEN GREATLY INSPIRED BY THIS INSTITUTION.... Read 993 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 91%

• Net price $18,243

• SAT range 770-1050

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  2,137 reviews

Freshman: Caring people, lovely campus, and courses that grasp your interest! The core classes are perfectly geared to students that are reaching their potential as they bring out your best tendencies and serve their purpose without being as overbearing as typical 'gen-eds.' Another advantage of Marquette is the fact that the campus is located within the city of Milwaukee which is experiencing an unprecedented urban renaissance! The city atmosphere provides countless employment, cultural, and internship opportunities. The basketball program is also great to follow! The games are mental and the rallying atmosphere around the team brings campus together!... Read 2,137 reviews

• grade B+

• Acceptance rate 86%

• Net price $33,566

• SAT range 1180-1360

• Kenosha, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  1,278 reviews

Senior: I loved my experience at Carthage, but as with many other things, it was much better before COVID hit. Things were more lively and there were more opportunities on campus, but I wouldn't go anywhere else. I met some of my best friends here and built strong connections with faculty. There were lots of issues with food on campus last year, but I had no such issues this year with living off campus!... Read 1,278 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 76%

• Net price $26,643

• SAT range 980-1200

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  3,322 reviews

Junior: My time at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee started with my freshman year in the height of the pandemic. As an incoming freshman, I was weary about being in a heavily populated college during a time of troubled health. However, UWM provided most classes online in formats that best suited student engagement and learning. This also allowed me to stay home for my first year and save some money! My sophomore year began on campus and the transition to rural living to being in a city was quite the change, however UWM provided numerous ways to bring students together and feel comfortable on campus and in the city. My time academically here has been wonderful, as I am able to be fully immersed in my passions. I'm allowed an abundance of creative freedom and following feedback, preparing me for the real world.... Read 3,322 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 89%

• Net price $17,083

• SAT range —

• Milwaukee, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  482 reviews

Junior: Overall 5/5, Pros: It's a small campus in Tosa. It's a safe and intimate setting; most classes only have 30 people or less. Labs only have about 15 or fewer people. The campus is small, but not crowded. (across campus in less than 10 min) I love that the professors are available nearly 24/7, along with TAs (Tutors). This campus also encourages you to build professional relationships not only with your professors but also with peers. Activities are posted daily throughout campus. Housing is 6/5! Freshman and Sophomore housing are usually 2 people for 1 bathroom. (PLENTY of room for housing.) Cons: Due to the placement in Wauwatosa, you can't do much without a car. Having a car is HIGHLY encouraged. Milwaukee is exciting! Take advantage of the culture nearby. The food is also a 4/5, there isn't much diversity, and it doesn't cater well to those with food allergies/ diseases (like Crohn's). The Party scene is nonexistent on campus, but Marquette, UWM, and MSOE are close by.... Read 482 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 98%

• Net price $21,761

• SAT range 1010-1170

• Wauwatosa, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  138 reviews

Alum: The OTA program is vigorous and top of the line for anyone looking to enter into the field. I always say I had wished I found this program before going to undergrad because it has made me a very well rounded practitioner!... Read 138 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $17,753

• SAT range —

• Glendale, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  38 reviews

Sophomore: Bryant and Stratton is a very good backup school, or somewhere you should look into it if you are looking to get back on track with your education. I had previously attended a 4 year before this, and to be at BSC and see how much more engaged the professors are and how they can cater to you as a person, and not a number was so refreshing! Another thing that stands out is the diversity. Being near the Milwaukee and Racine area, you will see lots of different people with different experiences and backgrounds. Being able to experience that from an educational standpoint, has done wonders for me and my ability to grow! One thing I would change is the on campus living. I actually stayed off campus, so this is a secondary source, but from the conversations I had with teammates and other classmates the living situation was very difficult. Having teammates staying in the same room with each other caused a very loud and rambunctious living environment. Other than that I think BSC is great!... Read 38 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $15,107

• SAT range —

• Brookfield, WI•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.44 out of 5  18 reviews

Graduate Student: I like the small class sizes and individual attention each student gets. It’s easy to feel lost in the crowd with large schools but at Ottawa I feel as though each staff member takes a special interest in getting to know me.... Read 18 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate —

• Net price —

• SAT range —