Colleges Near Wausau

Colleges and universities near me in the Wausau, Wisconsin area

There 20 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 87,778 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Wisconsin with a population of 39,106, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Wausau. Driving time to these schools from Wausau should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Lawrence University in Appleton which is ranked #207 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Wisconsin Oshkosh enrolling 13,705 students. In terms of affordability, Northcentral Technical College in Wausau offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,443 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 Wausau.
Wausau, WI within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northcentral Technical College
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Wausau, WI
 

Northcentral Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,069enrollment
  • $10,866net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Wausau

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Globe University Wausau
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Rothschild, WI
 

Globe University Wausau

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 113enrollment
  • $20,217net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Wausau

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University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Stevens Point, WI

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 7,964enrollment
  • $13,702net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

30 miles from Wausau

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Mid State Technical College
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI
 

Mid State Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,779enrollment
  • $9,439net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

40 miles from Wausau

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Nicolet Area Technical College
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Rhinelander, WI
 

Nicolet Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,186enrollment
  • $7,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Wausau

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College of Menominee Nation
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Keshena, WI
 

College of Menominee Nation

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 281enrollment
  • $9,433net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 7

50 miles from Wausau

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Fox Valley Technical College
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Appleton, WI

Fox Valley Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11,181enrollment
  • $10,220net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Wausau

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Globe University Appleton
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Grand Chute, WI
 

Globe University Appleton

Private 4 Year

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  • 141enrollment
  • $18,614net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

75 miles from Wausau

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Lawrence University
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Appleton, WI

Lawrence University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#1 Best Value in Wisconsin

  • 1,426enrollment
  • $26,368net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1210-1460SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

78 miles from Wausau

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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Green Bay, WI
 

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 10,661enrollment
  • $9,574net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

81 miles from Wausau

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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
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Oshkosh, WI

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 13,705enrollment
  • $12,827net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

84 miles from Wausau

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Saint Norbert College
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De Pere, WI

Saint Norbert College

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,882enrollment
  • $26,983net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

85 miles from Wausau

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Northland International University
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Dunbar, Wisconsin
 

Northland International University

Private 4 Year

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  • 569enrollment
  • $15,159net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Wausau

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Ripon College
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Ripon, WI

Ripon College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 766enrollment
  • $21,999net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

87 miles from Wausau

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Globe University Eau Claire
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Eau Claire, WI
 

Globe University Eau Claire

Private 4 Year

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  • 106enrollment
  • $19,847net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Wausau

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Globe University Green Bay
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Green Bay, WI
 

Globe University Green Bay

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 134enrollment
  • $19,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Wausau

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University of Wisconsin Green Bay
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Green Bay, WI

University of Wisconsin Green Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin

  • 9,599enrollment
  • $11,365net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

90 miles from Wausau

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Bellin College
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Green Bay, WI
 

Bellin College

Private 4 Year

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  • 748enrollment
  • $25,811net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

91 miles from Wausau

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northcentral Technical College and is 1.6 miles from Wausau. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northcentral Technical College are $3,791 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northcentral 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.