Waukesha is a city in Wisconsin and its population is 72,299. There are 29 colleges near Waukesha, Wisconsin - 5 public and 24 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 28 colleges are in 30 miles from Waukesha. 24 schools provide undergraduate programs and 18 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 90,947 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $30,130 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 77.59% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,168.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll University In Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$38,890 | $14,424 | 3,138 | 14 to 1 |
| Waukesha County Technical College 4.4 miles from Waukesha |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,046 ($4,803) | Not Offered | 8,367 | 22 to 1 |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee 6.8 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,296 | $13,002 | 116 | 2 to 1 |
| Herzing University-Brookfield 7.1 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$13,450 | $9,370 | 385 | 14 to 1 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa 10.2 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$20,469 | Not Offered | 1,037 | 18 to 1 |
| VICI Beauty School 10.3 miles from Waukesha |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$19,138 | Not Offered | 109 | 14 to 1 |
| Nashotah House 10.3 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $18,700 | 143 | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee 10.6 miles from Waukesha |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$18,154 | Not Offered | 140 | 11 to 1 |
| Milwaukee Career College 11.0 miles from Waukesha |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$15,078 | Not Offered | 67 | 7 to 1 |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College 11.5 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$36,110 | $10,440 | 1,027 | 11 to 1 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin 11.6 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $30,350 | 1,677 | - |
| Mount Mary University 11.8 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$35,420 | $15,540 | 1,182 | 9 to 1 |
| Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology 12.3 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $24,095 | 128 | - |
| Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology 13.0 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $35,650 | 78 | - |
| Alverno College 14.3 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$34,086 | $12,018 | 1,317 | 13 to 1 |
| Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee 15.7 miles from Waukesha |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$17,407 | Not Offered | 111 | 21 to 1 |
| Marquette University 16.2 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$51,170 | $24,680 | 11,746 | 14 to 1 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College 16.6 miles from Waukesha |
Public 2-4 years |
$7,427 ($5,184) | Not Offered | 13,792 | 10 to 1 |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design 17.2 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$43,743 | Not Offered | 838 | 11 to 1 |
| The Institute of Beauty and Wellness 17.3 miles from Waukesha |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$11,498 | Not Offered | 186 | 9 to 1 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering 17.3 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$50,480 | $21,384 | 2,953 | 12 to 1 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 19.1 miles from Waukesha |
Public four-years |
$22,398 ($10,398) | $26,159 ($12,728) | 22,450 | 17 to 1 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex 19.1 miles from Waukesha |
Public four-years |
$6,750 | Not Offered | 551 | 18 to 1 |
| Cardinal Stritch University 19.3 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$35,444 | $12,128 | 1,332 | 7 to 1 |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin 23.8 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$35,470 | $13,260 | 5,253 | 11 to 1 |
| Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential 24.2 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $14,949 | 27 | - |
| Shepherds College 24.6 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$157,200 | Not Offered | 91 | 5 to 1 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 27.8 miles from Waukesha |
Public four-years |
$18,716 ($8,616) | $21,603 ($10,543) | 11,746 | 21 to 1 |
| Maranatha Baptist University 27.9 miles from Waukesha |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$21,550 | $7,360 | 960 | 11 to 1 |
