2019 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin

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University of Wisconsin
4 Year
Madison, WI
2,944
1 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Sophomore: I love love LOVE this university. From the moment you step on campus, it is clear that UW Madison has Badger pride and cares for the well-being of its students. Not only is it a well-known, prestigious campus, but the students and faculty here are welcoming, kindhearted, and are always up for a good time. This campus caters to nature lovers, as Lake Mendota is easily accessible, to city people, and everyone in between. Classes, although often fairly large, are fair, yet challenging. Overall, I am very very happy with my decision to attend UW Madison!
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A+
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53% Acceptance Rate
$15,874 Net Price
1200-1420 SAT Range
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University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
4 Year
La Crosse, WI
1,326
2 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Sophomore: UW-L has provided me with many opportunities on campus! I am involved with a lot of things, such as:
1. Student Support Services -Student Leadership Council
2. Office of Multicultural Student Services
3. Residence Life - Drake Hall Front Desk Assistant and Eagle Guide for New Student Orientation
4. Murphy Learning Center - Front Desk Assistant and Web Editor
5. LeaderShape National Institute.
These are all things I have and still currently participating in.
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A-
Overall Niche Grade
74% Acceptance Rate
$13,265 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
4 Year
Eau Claire, WI
1,272
3 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Junior: The thing that attracted me to UW-Eau Claire was the friendly people and the campus. It's absolutely gorgeous when it's not under construction. There is a bookstore where you can rent many of your textbooks, but sometimes you may have to pay depending on the classes you take. We also have a great amount of organizations to get involved with. The people here are great and there's much to explore in the city of Eau Claire. One thing that is important to know is the parking is terrible on campus and also there is a shortage of housing. Only freshmen and transfer students can stay in the dorms because many people go to this school! Other than that, I'm satisfied with my college choice so far!
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B+
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78% Acceptance Rate
$14,176 Net Price
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Alverno College
4 Year
Milwaukee, WI
943
Sophomore: I came to Alverno as a transfer student. My first overall impression was that it was only for crazy outgoing people. However, now going into my third semester, I love it! The community around Alverno, along with the staff and women who attend this school are amazing and supportive. Alverno does not have grades, we have a pass or fail system. At first it was scary with that grading system,however, I really like it because the professors provide lengthy feedback on every assignment. The feedback tells us what we did well on and how we can improve our skills. With the professors giving indivial feedback, it provides us with a chance to form a better relationship with them rather then being defined by a grade.
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B+
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75% Acceptance Rate
$18,861 Net Price
770-1050 SAT Range
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
4 Year
Whitewater, WI
1,212
4 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Sophomore: UW-Whitewater has one of the most beautiful campuses of any I'd visited. It's also a good size to get from one end to the other, unlike some of the
large campuses I'd seen. The grounds are well-lit, clean, and pretty. There are a number of housing options once you decide you're done with dorm life, including many homes for rent in the area. I like that we are taught by the professors and not aides. I appreciate that we don't have to be entered onto a waiting list for entry into specialized studies pertaining to our majors. I do feel that Whitewater athletics should be recognized more statewide, as we have some of the best athletes/teams around! The student enrollment is diverse, allowing interactions with people not only from around the US but the world! And tuition is more affordable than some of the other state universities, yet we get the same (or better) educational offerings. My experience with UWW has been very enjoyable.
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B+
Overall Niche Grade
69% Acceptance Rate
$12,849 Net Price
890-1110 SAT Range
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
4 Year
Milwaukee, WI
2,986
5 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Sophomore: UWM is a wonderful school! Being in the city allows you to be introduced to many new types of people and activities. Plus, it allows you to create connunitions with the workforce and community of the city. There are so many clubs on campus that everyone will be able to find a place they belong, as well as a great amount of diversity and support/resources for those students. The school also offers tons of majors so a student can fully explore their interests, and support to help them thrive (such as free tutoring, free health clinic, free gym, peer mentors, the different resource centers, etc). A wonderful school for anyone looking to have both a great social and academic life in college!
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B+
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73% Acceptance Rate
$14,747 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
4 Year
Stevens Point, WI
978
6 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Junior: Going to UWSP has been a great experience for me. The professors are good and they care so much about their students that they get to know them on a personal level and encourage them to succeed! They also offer many services to help students - tutoring, counseling, library resources, clubs, disability services, inclusivity, health services, etc. Campus is also in walking distance of many restaurants and shops.
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B+
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81% Acceptance Rate
$12,556 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - Stout
4 Year
Menomonie, WI
929
7 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Freshman: UW-Stout is an awesome college to attend. It has many unique majors and is the only Polytechnic university in Wisconsin. Every professor that I have had so far are very caring and want me to learn the material very well. Then we can use what I have learned and apply it to my future job. The class sizes are small, and you get to know others who are in the class. The laptop program is a plus! When attending Stout, you will receive a free laptop and after your sophomore year of college, you get to trade in your laptop and get another one that you get to keep after you graduate! Also, the book rental program is awesome! No more paying for textbooks. Just go to the Stout library and check out textbooks that you need for the semester and then return them after your final exams. There are also so many student organizations on campus that you can get involved with! Overall UW-Stout gets a 5 star from my experience so far!
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B
Overall Niche Grade
85% Acceptance Rate
$14,038 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - Superior
4 Year
Superior, WI
245
8 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Works Here: Your information here states that UW-Superior doesn't have Distance Education. That is incorrect. UW-Superior was a pioneer in Distance Education decades ago and currently has an extremely strong Distance Learning program. Please correct your information! UW-Superior is great in both face-to-face and distance instruction.
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B
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76% Acceptance Rate
$12,470 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - River Falls
4 Year
River Falls, WI
562
9 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Freshman: Being a first generation college student and a freshman starting her first year at UW-River Falls, I was a little unsure about how adjusting to college life would be for me. I'm pleased to say it has went above & beyond my highest expectations. Besides a few hiccups down the road, my experience has been amazing. The academics are challenging, but very interesting. They have a phenomenal College of Agriculture, Food, & Environmental Sciences, including my major of Animal Science. It's a very affordable, fairly small, agricultural based college in a small town. The campus and scenery is beautiful, & everyone is welcomed with open arms, no matter what. It's very inclusive and I personally have found my niche with lifelong friends. The professors really do care about their students, & you literally are set up for success. Besides the occasional cold showers, bland college dinners & loud neighbors, UW-River Falls was the right choice for me!
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B
Overall Niche Grade
72% Acceptance Rate
$14,046 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - Platteville
4 Year
Platteville, WI
984
10 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Niche User: The University of Platteville is a great place! It has very friendly people, good food and it also has amazing academics. When I toured Platteville for the first time I noticed how close the students were with each other and how close they were with their professors. I am super excited about the area also. It is a small town and it mostly contains only college students. I am beyond excited to attend the University of Wisconsin Platteville!
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B
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80% Acceptance Rate
$14,341 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
4 Year
Oshkosh, WI
1,288
11 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Freshman: The University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh is a very wonderful place to go. The classes are no longer than a 10 minutes walk from the dorms and all the academic halls are rather close to each other. The entire campus is placed basically on two streets making it very easy to navigate. The food is also quite nice. There are two main commons: Blackhawk and Reeve Union. Blackhawk is where you get the basic buffet meals everyday.. and the ice cream. Reeve is where we have places like pizza hut and subway! Reeve is only accessible to to students with special meal plans or titan dollars unless it is the weekend. On the weekends, every meal plan is excepted and every student is a happy camper.
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B
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65% Acceptance Rate
$13,171 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - Parkside
4 Year
Kenosha, WI
462
12 Top Public Universities in Wisconsin
Freshman: The University of Parkside is a great school. From the people I have interacted with at Parkside are super nice. The faculty are great and super helpful. My professors so far have been great at trying to see their students succeed. Professors try their best to provide an easy understanding for students. If you just communicate with your professor they will provide the best answer they can give. The scenery is also very green! The view on campus is beautiful. There is a park located next to the University, I love to take my dog on walks on the nature paths. A lot of my fellow classmates seem eager to meet me and many other students. The school has very positive energy when just walking around campus, even in the winter. I love my school and the education it provides!
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B
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62% Acceptance Rate
$9,906 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
4 Year
Green Bay, WI
728
Sophomore: My experience at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Manitowoc Campus is great! I love all the professors and I love the class sizes. With smaller class sizes means that the classes are more intimate and more closed because people are able to ask questions without fear. The professors always make time for us to come into their office to talk discuss certain things about the class. My time on campus is memorable and I will never forget about it.
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B-
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73% Acceptance Rate
$12,614 Net Price
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Madison Area Technical College
4 Year
Madison, WI
579
Sophomore: The professors are very friendly and helpful, and the performing arts program is really good! There are some little classes that are very fun to take in interesting. The biggest problems I have personally had are parking and getting things cleared by the program people, but an in person visit usually clears everything up.
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C+
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100% Acceptance Rate
$10,606 Net Price
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University of Wisconsin - Extension
91
Sophomore: I love the smaller classes and personal attention I get from the professors. They are available when I need them, flexible and genuinely care about the students success.
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Alverno College

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

University of Wisconsin - Stout

University of Wisconsin - Superior

University of Wisconsin - River Falls

University of Wisconsin - Platteville

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Madison Area Technical College

University of Wisconsin - Extension