Colleges in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Waukesha County is a county in Wisconsin. According to Census data, the population is 72,299 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. In addition, there are 25 colleges located within 30 miles from Waukesha County.
By school type, there are one public and four private schools. By school level, there are four 4-years (or high) schools and one 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
Four schools offer undergraduate programs and four schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Waukesha County, Wisconsin is $15,540 for Wisconsin residents and $18,136 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 79.95% and the average SAT score is 1,190. A total of 12,149 students enrolled in schools in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, of which 743 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Waukesha County and 21 schools near Waukesha County, Wisconsin ordered by distance from Waukesha County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Waukesha County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll University Waukesha, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 0.97 miles | $38,890 | 3,138 | 71% | 14 to 1 | $14,424 | 66.8% | 1,190 |
| Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.37 miles | $7,046 | 8,367 | 44% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Ottawa University-Milwaukee Brookfield, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 6.79 miles | $13,296 | 116 | - | 2 to 1 | $13,002 | - | - |
| Herzing University-Brookfield Brookfield, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 7.10 miles | $13,450 | 385 | 42% | 14 to 1 | $9,370 | 93.1% | - |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa Wauwatosa, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 10.17 miles | $20,469 | 1,037 | 20% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| VICI Beauty School Greenfield, WI Private, 2-4 years valid | 10.30 miles | $19,138 | 109 | 88% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Nashotah House Nashotah, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 10.31 miles | $18,000 | 143 | - | - | $18,700 | - | - |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Milwaukee Wauwatosa, WI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 10.64 miles | $18,154 | 140 | 8% | 11 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Milwaukee Career College Milwaukee, WI Private, 2-4 years valid | 10.97 miles | $15,078 | 67 | 44% | 7 to 1 | - | 72.9% | - |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 11.48 miles | $36,110 | 1,027 | 64% | 11 to 1 | $10,440 | 78.2% | 1,090 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 11.58 miles | - | 1,677 | - | - | $30,350 | - | - |
| Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 11.76 miles | $35,420 | 1,182 | 43% | 9 to 1 | $15,540 | 62.3% | - |
| Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology Franklin, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 12.26 miles | - | 128 | - | - | $24,095 | - | - |
| Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology Milwaukee, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 12.96 miles | $35,000 | 78 | - | - | $35,650 | - | - |
| Alverno College Milwaukee, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 14.34 miles | $34,086 | 1,317 | 49% | 13 to 1 | $12,018 | 85.7% | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 15.66 miles | $17,407 | 111 | 47% | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 16.24 miles | $51,170 | 11,746 | 83% | 14 to 1 | $24,680 | 81.3% | 1,290 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI Public, 2-4 years valid | 16.64 miles | $7,427 | 13,792 | 25% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 17.19 miles | $43,743 | 838 | 67% | 11 to 1 | - | 60.5% | - |
| The Institute of Beauty and Wellness Milwaukee, WI Private, Less than 2 years valid | 17.28 miles | $11,498 | 186 | 90% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 17.31 miles | $50,480 | 2,953 | 67% | 12 to 1 | $21,384 | 58.9% | - |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Public, 4 years four-years | 19.09 miles | $22,398 | 22,450 | 49% | 17 to 1 | $26,159 | 90.7% | - |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex Milwaukee, WI Public, 4 years four-years | 19.09 miles | $6,750 | 551 | - | 18 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin Mequon, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 23.78 miles | $35,470 | 5,253 | 68% | 11 to 1 | $13,260 | 78.2% | - |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI Public, 4 years four-years | 27.83 miles | $18,716 | 11,746 | 59% | 21 to 1 | $21,603 | 85.7% | - |
| Maranatha Baptist University Watertown, WI Private, 4 years four-years | 27.93 miles | $21,550 | 960 | 64% | 11 to 1 | $7,360 | 71.9% | 1,100 |
| Average | - | $18,136 | 12,149 | 52% | 13 to 1 | $13,874 | 80.0% | 1,190 |