Colleges Near Waukesha

Colleges and universities near me in the Waukesha, Wisconsin area

There 27 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 116,077 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Wisconsin with a population of 70,718, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Waukesha. Driving time to these schools from Waukesha should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Marquette University in Milwaukee which is ranked #216 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Wisconsin Milwaukee enrolling 22,676 students. In terms of affordability, Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,304 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Waukesha.
Waukesha, WI within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Concordia University Wisconsin
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Mequon, WI

Concordia University Wisconsin

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 4,988enrollment
  • $24,485net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

24 miles from Waukesha

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Maranatha Baptist Bible College
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Watertown, WI
 

Maranatha Baptist Bible College

Private 4 Year

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  • 965enrollment
  • $22,858net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.38Estimated Avg GPA

28 miles from Waukesha

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University of Wisconsin Whitewater
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Whitewater, WI

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 11,079enrollment
  • $13,322net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

28 miles from Waukesha

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University of Wisconsin Parkside
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Kenosha, WI

University of Wisconsin Parkside

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 3,947enrollment
  • $8,510net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

32 miles from Waukesha

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Carthage College
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Kenosha, WI

Carthage College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,667enrollment
  • $26,209net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

34 miles from Waukesha

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Gateway Technical College
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Kenosha, WI
 

Gateway Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,881enrollment
  • $8,274net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Waukesha

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Herzing University Kenosha
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Kenosha, WI
 

Herzing University Kenosha

Private 4 Year

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  • 630enrollment
  • $21,126net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

34 miles from Waukesha

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College of Lake County
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Grayslake, IL
 

College of Lake County

Public 2 Year

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  • 11,651enrollment
  • $5,169net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Waukesha

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Blackhawk Technical College
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Janesville, WI
 

Blackhawk Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,391enrollment
  • $7,995net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Waukesha

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Waukesha County Technical College and is 4.3 miles from Waukesha. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Waukesha County Technical College are $4,728 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Waukesha County Technical College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.