univstats
Undergraduate
(in-state)
$21,048
($6,626)
Graduate
(in-state)
$17,516
($9,800)
Books & Supplies $1,302
On-Campus Living Costs $13,973
Off-Campus Living Costs $13,765

Average Costs of Attendance at Wisconsin Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $36,323 when a student lives on campus and $36,115 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $6,626 for Wisconsin residents and $21,048 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $13,973 when a student lives on campus and $13,765 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Wisconsin Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$21,901 (In-State)
$36,323 (Out-of-State)
$21,693 (In-State)
$36,115 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$6,626 (In-State)
$21,048 (Out-of-State)
$6,626 (In-State)
$21,048 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,302$1,302
Living Costs$13,973$13,765
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Wisconsin Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $6,626 for in-state students and $21,048 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.75% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$6,271$6,308 $6,404$6,626
Out-Of-State$19,588$19,918 $20,287$21,048
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Wisconsin Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $9,800 for in-state students and $17,516 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 1.76% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$9,348$9,410 $9,414$9,800
Out-Of-State$17,181$17,223 $17,212$17,516
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Wisconsin Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $1,302. The books & supplies costs are increased by 8.24% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,199$1,192 $1,203$1,302
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Wisconsin Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Wisconsin colleges and universities is $13,973 when a student lives on campus and $13,765 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 7.07% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 9.09% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Wisconsin Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$12,150$12,456 $13,051$13,973
Off-Campus$11,984$12,123 $12,618$13,765
[Chart] Living Costs - Wisconsin Colleges