Wisconsin Private Colleges

List of Private Colleges and Universities in Wisconsin

There are 27 private colleges and universities in Wisconsin enrolling 51,635 students. Explore the list below to find the private college match for you. Private colleges are usually smaller in size, more expensive than public schools and often academically rigorous. If you feel you may have difficulty fitting into the large class sizes which are common on many public campuses, take a look at Wisconsin private colleges.  Wisconsin is home to popular private schools like Marquette University and Milwaukee School of Engineering.


27 results

Marquette University
M
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 11,167enrollment
  • $33,136net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 1

Carthage College
C
Kenosha, WI

Carthage College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

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

Milwaukee School of Engineering
M
Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $25,661net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1405SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

Beloit College
B
Beloit, WI

Beloit College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 964enrollment
  • $20,192net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Carroll University
C
Waukesha, WI
 

Carroll University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 3,283enrollment
  • $25,485net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

Concordia University Wisconsin
C
Mequon, WI

Concordia University Wisconsin

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

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

Lawrence University
L
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

Cardinal Stritch University
C
Milwaukee, WI
 

Cardinal Stritch University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,332enrollment
  • $20,002net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

Viterbo University
V
La Crosse, WI

Viterbo University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 2,456enrollment
  • $23,257net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Ripon College
R
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

Lakeland University
L
Plymouth, WI

Lakeland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,406enrollment
  • $21,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Alverno College
A
Milwaukee, WI
 

Alverno College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,596enrollment
  • $18,097net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.27Avg GPA

Edgewood College
E
Madison, WI
 

Edgewood College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 1,876enrollment
  • $28,189net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

Wisconsin Lutheran College
W
Milwaukee, WI

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,086enrollment
  • $22,682net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1038-1243SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

Marian University
M
Fond Du Lac, WI
 

Marian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

  • 1,340enrollment
  • $25,394net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 800-1080SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.16Estimated Avg GPA

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
M
Milwaukee, WI
 

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 896enrollment
  • $25,472net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.08Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

Saint Norbert College
S
De Pere, WI

Saint Norbert College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Wisconsin

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

Northland College
N
Ashland, WI

Northland College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 518enrollment
  • $23,252net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1121-1280SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA