Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,159 when living on campus and $24,753 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,800 when living on campus and $36,394 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 | ||
| 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-La Crosse | $9,651 | $18,691 | $120 | $9,996 | $9,996 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $11,205 | $40,603 | $1,100 | $16,600 | $16,600 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $8,606 | $16,887 | $440 | $11,358 | $14,700 |
| Average | $8,704 | $20,345 | $825 | $12,630 | $15,224 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,704 for in-state students and $20,345 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Wisconsin-Madison requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,603 and Madison Area Technical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,027 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| 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-La Crosse | $9,232 | $18,051 | $9,651 | $18,691 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $10,796 | $39,427 | $11,205 | $40,603 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $8,135 | $16,128 | $8,606 | $16,887 |
| Average | $8,337 | $19,609 | $8,704 | $20,345 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,467 for state residents and $18,815 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Wisconsin-Madison requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,054 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 | |
| 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-La Crosse | $10,124 | $20,110 | $10,373 | $20,609 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $12,251 | $25,577 | $12,289 | $25,615 |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $9,321 | $18,802 | $9,771 | $19,726 |
| Average | $9,181 | $18,263 | $9,467 | $18,815 |
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 $12,630 when a student lives on campus and $15,224 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Madison Area Technical College | - | - | $17,920 | $4,340 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $9,200 | $3,366 | $9,200 | $3,366 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $7,960 | $2,036 | $7,960 | $2,036 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $13,500 | $3,100 | $13,500 | $3,100 | - |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $7,658 | $3,700 | $9,660 | $5,040 | - |
| Average | $9,580 | $3,051 | $11,648 | $3,576 | - |