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Best Foreign Languages Colleges in Wisconsin

22 accredited institutions in Wisconsin offering foreign languages programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

22
Colleges
1,002
Graduates/yr
11
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Foreign Languages Programs in Wisconsin

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
420
Graduates/yr
43%
Acceptance
$9,644
In-State Tuition
89%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee
120
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$8,455
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse
87
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$7,974
In-State Tuition
71%
Grad Rate
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lawrence University
Appleton
48
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$55,149
Tuition
76%
Grad Rate
$12,482
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point
36
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$7,112
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Carthage College
Kenosha
36
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$36,500
Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
$13,172
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay
33
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$6,767
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls
30
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$6,837
In-State Tuition
61%
Grad Rate
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9
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater
27
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$6,812
In-State Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh
27
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,806
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Beloit College
Beloit
24
Graduates/yr
57%
Acceptance
$58,042
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$13,552
Net Price <$30K
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Marquette University
Milwaukee
24
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$47,690
Tuition
80%
Grad Rate
$15,753
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire
21
Graduates/yr
76%
Acceptance
$7,645
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
18
Graduates/yr
87%
Acceptance
$6,827
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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15
PublicBachelor's
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha
15
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$6,582
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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16
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon
15
Graduates/yr
68%
Acceptance
$33,750
Tuition
64%
Grad Rate
$20,209
Net Price <$30K
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17
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Carroll University
Waukesha
6
Graduates/yr
58%
Acceptance
$36,400
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$20,265
Net Price <$30K
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18
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee
3
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$33,680
Tuition
59%
Grad Rate
$21,853
Net Price <$30K
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19
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Norbert College
De Pere
3
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$43,532
Tuition
74%
Grad Rate
$18,888
Net Price <$30K
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20
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Ripon College
Ripon
3
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$50,400
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$16,721
Net Price <$30K
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21
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Viterbo University
La Crosse
3
Graduates/yr
73%
Acceptance
$31,600
Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
$14,622
Net Price <$30K
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22
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Edgewood College
Madison
3
Graduates/yr
95%
Acceptance
$34,850
Tuition
67%
Grad Rate
$22,266
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Foreign Languages in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 22 accredited colleges offering foreign languages programs, producing 1,002 graduates annually. Of these, 11 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.