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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$20,509
($6,408)
Graduate
(in-state)
$16,072
($9,506)
Books & Supplies $1,198
On-Campus Living Costs $13,074
Off-Campus Living Costs $12,617

Average Costs of Attendance at Wisconsin Colleges

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $34,781 when a student lives on campus and $34,323 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $6,408 for Wisconsin residents and $20,509 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $13,074 when a student lives on campus and $12,617 when living off campus.
2022-2023 Average Cost of Attendance
Wisconsin Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$20,680 (In-State)
$34,781 (Out-of-State)
$20,222 (In-State)
$34,323 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$6,408 (In-State)
$20,509 (Out-of-State)
$6,408 (In-State)
$20,509 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,198$1,198
Living Costs$13,074$12,617
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Wisconsin Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $6,408 for in-state students and $20,509 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.78% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$6,238$6,271 $6,308$6,408
Out-Of-State$19,505$19,809 $20,150$20,509
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Wisconsin Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average graduate tuition & fees of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $9,506 for in-state students and $16,072 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -5.66% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
In-State$9,305$9,348 $9,410$9,506
Out-Of-State$16,968$16,971 $17,036$16,072
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Wisconsin Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2022-2023, the average books & supplies costs of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $1,198. The books & supplies costs are increased by 0.88% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
Books & Supplies$1,193$1,190 $1,187$1,198
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Wisconsin Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2022-2023, the average living costs of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $13,074 when a student lives on campus and $12,617 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.44% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 4.01% compared to the previous year.
2022-2023 Average Living Costs
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2020202120222023
On-Campus$11,994$12,214 $12,518$13,074
Off-Campus$11,601$11,982 $12,130$12,617
[Chart] Living Costs - Wisconsin Colleges