Best Computer Science Colleges in Wisconsin
42 accredited institutions in Wisconsin offering computer science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
42
Colleges
7,590
Graduates/yr
29
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Computer Science Programs in Wisconsin
1
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
1,944
Graduates/yr
43%
Acceptance
$9,644
In-State Tuition
89%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
630
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$8,455
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie
558
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$7,330
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton
345
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
318
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay
294
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Madison Area Technical College
Madison
282
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire
228
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Marquette University
Milwaukee
219
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$47,690
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$15,753
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicAssociate's
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha
213
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee
201
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
192
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$7,645
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse
150
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$7,974
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicAssociate's
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac
144
Graduates/yr
$4,375
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
144
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$6,812
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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16
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha
138
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$6,582
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
135
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,827
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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18
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay
132
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$6,767
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lakeland University
Plymouth
126
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$30,900
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$17,678
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee
111
Graduates/yr
60%
Acceptance
$46,385
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$15,843
Net Price <$30K
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21
PublicAssociate's
Western Technical College
La Crosse
96
Graduates/yr
$4,378
In-State Tuition
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22
PublicAssociate's
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
93
Graduates/yr
$4,524
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
90
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,112
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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24
PublicAssociate's
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau
87
Graduates/yr
$3,509
In-State Tuition
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25
PublicAssociate's
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
81
Graduates/yr
$4,113
In-State Tuition
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26
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls
78
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$6,837
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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27
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon
69
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$33,750
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$20,209
Net Price <$30K
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28
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
69
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,806
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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29
PublicAssociate's
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
66
Graduates/yr
$4,262
In-State Tuition
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30
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Carthage College
Kenosha
54
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$36,500
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$13,172
Net Price <$30K
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31
PublicAssociate's
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore
45
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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32
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Carroll University
Waukesha
42
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$36,400
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,265
Net Price <$30K
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33
PublicAssociate's
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville
42
Graduates/yr
$3,506
In-State Tuition
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34
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Herzing University-Madison
Madison
33
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$12,360
Tuition
8%
Grad Rate
$22,707
Net Price <$30K
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35
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Beloit College
Beloit
30
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$58,042
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$13,552
Net Price <$30K
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36
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Norbert College
De Pere
27
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$43,532
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$18,888
Net Price <$30K
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37
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lawrence University
Appleton
27
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$55,149
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$12,482
Net Price <$30K
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38
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Edgewood College
Madison
21
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$34,850
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$22,266
Net Price <$30K
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39
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Superior
18
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$6,826
In-State Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
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40
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee
9
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$34,520
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$14,475
Net Price <$30K
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41
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ripon College
Ripon
6
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$50,400
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$16,721
Net Price <$30K
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42
PublicAssociate's
Nicolet Area Technical College
Rhinelander
3
Graduates/yr
$4,386
In-State Tuition
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Studying Computer Science in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 42 accredited colleges offering computer science programs, producing 7,590 graduates annually. Of these, 29 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Wisconsin residents.
When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.
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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.