Public Colleges & Universities

Wisconsin's educational programs and research facilities have set the pace for establishing engineering, professional, technical, and science programs that rank among the highest in the nation. Wisconsin's students maintained their composite score of 22.2 on the ACT college entrance exam, according to rankings released by the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC), and extended their streak of finishing first or second in the nation to 16 years.

University of Wisconsin System
The University of Wisconsin System is among one of the nation's leading universities, ranking highest in multiple disciplines such as engineering, biotechnology and nanotechnology - a new field Madison researchers and companies are pioneering. It is composed of 13 four-year campuses, 13 two-year campuses and a statewide UW-Extension. Each system offers associate and baccalaureate degree levels and selected graduate programs within the context of its approved mission statement.

UW Colleges
The UW Colleges, through its 13 freshman and sophomore campuses and UW Colleges Online, provide the liberal arts foundation of the bachelor's degree and prepare students for transfer to any four-year UW campus. Personal attention, small classes and modest cost are just a few of the ways UW Colleges provide significant value to its students. While the campuses are small, students have access to the resources of the entire UW System, enabling them to access a world-class education, and the best start towards a rewarding life. The quality of the academic program is further substantiated by the high rates of UW Colleges students who graduate with bachelor's degrees after they transfer. 
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UW-Eau Claire
As an interactive regional public university, UW-Eau Claire is a catalyst for cultural and economic development in the Chippewa Valley. The Forum lecture, Artists Series, Foster Art Gallery, music and theatre performances, athletics, planetarium shows and special annual events such as Cabaret and the Viennese Ball are among the many popular offerings.

UW-Green Bay 
A UW-Green Bay education helps students see the big picture and break through barriers to real-world solutions. Spectacular new labs and classrooms, friendly people, a gorgeous bay shore campus, premium student housing, major-college athletics and the world-class Weidner Center make up the Green Bay campus. At UW-Green Bay, you will find a campus wide commitment to "Connecting learning to life." It is demonstrated in the way students learn to address real-life issues by connecting various academic areas and disciplines.

UW-LaCrosse
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is a vibrant learning community rich with multi-talented students, faculty, and staff. This warm and friendly campus is nestled between towering bluffs and the mighty Mississippi River. Nationally recognized for its programs in allied health and the sciences, it also boasts of an accredited College of Business Administration, numerous programs in high tech areas, a renowned program in river studies, international connections, and a broad array of academic opportunities in the letters and humanities. 

UW-Madison
On, Wisconsin! That's the song you'll hear when you attend any Badger game. In achievement and prestige, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has long been recognized as one of America's great universities. A public, land-grant institution, UW-Madison offers a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programs and student activities. Throughout its history, UW-Madison has sought to bring the power of learning into the daily lives of its students through innovations such as residential learning communities and service-learning opportunities. Students also participate freely in research, which has led to life-improving inventions ranging from more fuel-efficient engines to cutting-edge genetic therapies. UW-Madison is also known for educating some of the most prominent chief executive officers in the nation. From business to medical research, UW-Madison has become one of the most popular Big 10 colleges in the nation.

UW-Milwaukee
Founded in 1885, UW-Milwaukee is one of two doctoral universities in the UW System. Located just a few blocks from Lake Michigan, the campus neighborhood is home to many faculties, staff and more than 6,000 students. Receiving an education in the state's largest metropolitan area gives students access to the hundreds of companies-many of which the university works with regularly-that call southeastern Wisconsin home.

UW-Oskhosh
Oshkosh has been the home of quality and innovative higher education for over 125 years and has attracted visionary leaders and dedicated faculty. It has gloried in its successes. It has weathered economic depression, wars and devastating fire while evolving from a teacher training institution to a major, comprehensive university. It is located in Oshkosh (pop. 62,000) and has a total enrollment of 11,059 undergraduate and graduate students.

UW-Parkside
This campus offers high-quality academic programs rooted in the tradition of a liberal education in the arts, sciences and professions, responsive to the occupational, civic and cultural needs of the region, and actively seek their continual improvement. UW-Parkside is located between Kenosha (pop. 87,000) and Racine (pop. 86,000) and has a total enrollment of 5,074 undergraduate and graduate students.

UW-Platteville
As one of Wisconsin's four engineering schools, UW-Platteville is a comprehensive, institution of higher education, located in Wisconsin's southwest corner. It serves nearly 6000 students through academic programs in agriculture, biology, business & accounting, criminal justice, education, engineering, industrial technology management, liberal arts, mathematics and the sciences. It is also a leader in master's level e-degree programs, offering degrees in project management, criminal justice, and engineering.

UW-River Falls
UW-River Falls is a comprehensive university located in west-central Wisconsin, and is part of the metropolitan area of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Founded in 1874, it enrolls some 5,800 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 40 academic majors and professional programs in education, business, the sciences, liberal arts and agriculture.

UW-Stevens Point
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is located in the heart of the state near the scenic Wisconsin River. It is consistently named one of the top public mid-western universities, and is ranked one of the "Top 100 Places to Live! 

UW-Stout
Founded in 1891, Stout was designated by the Board of Regents as one of only two special mission universities in the UW System. It was to offer focused programs "related to professional careers in industry, technology, home economics, applied art and the helping professions." This national award winning university prepares students for productive careers in business, industry, and technology with a combination of coursework, lab, and work in the field.

UW-Superior
As Wisconsin's Public Liberal Arts College, UW-Superior fosters intellectual growth among students while preparing them for careers that exist today and those that will be created in the future. Since it was founded in 1893, it has developed an atmosphere that emphasizes individual attention for each student while stressing respect for all cultures and voices. 

UW-Whitewater
Located conveniently near Milwaukee and Madison, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater provides students with personalized learning, vibrant campus life, diverse program choices and professional connections — all the resources needed to succeed.