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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$22,103
($6,883)
Graduate
(in-state)
$17,576
($10,060)
Books & Supplies $1,167
On-Campus Living Costs $14,764
Off-Campus Living Costs $15,043

Average Costs of Attendance at Wisconsin Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $38,034 when a student lives on campus and $38,313 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $6,883 for Wisconsin residents and $22,103 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $14,764 when a student lives on campus and $15,043 when living off campus.
2024-2025 Average Cost of Attendance
Wisconsin Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$22,814 (In-State)
$38,034 (Out-of-State)
$23,093 (In-State)
$38,313 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$6,883 (In-State)
$22,103 (Out-of-State)
$6,883 (In-State)
$22,103 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,167$1,167
Living Costs$14,764$15,043
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Wisconsin Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $6,883 for in-state students and $22,103 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.86% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$6,308$6,404 $6,606$6,883
Out-Of-State$20,086$20,474 $21,283$22,103
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Wisconsin Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $10,060 for in-state students and $17,576 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 0.34% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$9,410$9,414 $9,689$10,060
Out-Of-State$17,223$17,212 $17,516$17,576
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Wisconsin Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $1,167. The books & supplies costs are decreased by -10.65% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
Books & Supplies$1,191$1,202 $1,306$1,167
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Wisconsin Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $14,764 when a student lives on campus and $15,043 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 5.66% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 7.19% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Living Costs
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
On-Campus$12,456$13,051 $13,973$14,764
Off-Campus$12,343$12,845 $14,034$15,043
[Chart] Living Costs - Wisconsin Colleges