Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,986 when living on campus and $23,164 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,308 when living on campus and $27,485 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex | - | $6,750 | - | - | - |
| Madison Area Technical College | $4,780 | $7,027 | $2,064 | - | $22,260 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $9,277 | $18,516 | $400 | $12,566 | $12,566 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $7,855 | $16,497 | $590 | $13,450 | $13,450 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $8,606 | $16,887 | $440 | $11,358 | $14,700 |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | - | $6,030 | $1,000 | - | $10,200 |
| Average | $7,630 | $11,951 | $899 | $12,458 | $14,635 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,630 for in-state students and $11,951 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.80% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,516 and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,030 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex | $6,750 | $6,750 | - | $6,750 |
| Madison Area Technical College | $4,607 | $6,812 | $4,780 | $7,027 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $8,914 | $17,627 | $9,277 | $18,516 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $7,466 | $15,736 | $7,855 | $16,497 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $8,135 | $16,128 | $8,606 | $16,887 |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | $6,030 | $6,030 | - | $6,030 |
| Average | $6,984 | $11,514 | $7,630 | $11,951 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,584 for state residents and $15,134 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.30% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,608 and Madison Area Technical College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,633.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Madison Area Technical College | $4,607 | $6,812 | $4,780 | $7,027 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $9,601 | $20,016 | $10,122 | $21,100 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $9,196 | $18,790 | $9,661 | $19,687 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $9,321 | $18,802 | $9,771 | $19,726 |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | $8,130 | $8,130 | - | $8,130 |
| Average | $8,171 | $14,510 | $8,584 | $15,134 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $12,458 when a student lives on campus and $14,635 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex | - | - | - | - | - |
| Madison Area Technical College | - | - | $17,920 | $4,340 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $9,200 | $3,366 | $9,200 | $3,366 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | $8,286 | $5,164 | $8,286 | $5,164 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $7,658 | $3,700 | $9,660 | $5,040 | - |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University | - | - | $8,860 | $1,340 | - |
| Average | $8,381 | $4,077 | $10,785 | $3,850 | - |