Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Wisconsin
Colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Wisconsin3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Wisconsin.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- Academic Excellence grade B+ or better (the top 35% of rated colleges).
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofitVery good: Compass grade B+
- 67% graduate
- 37% receive Pell Grants
- 2
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI · Private nonprofit#7 in Wisconsin
- 64% graduate
- 34% receive Pell Grants
- 3
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | $26,541 | $27,000 | $41,174 | 67% |
| Maranatha Baptist University | $26,005 | $14,143 | $45,593 | 64% |
| Ripon College | $20,216 | $27,000 | $54,902 | 63% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.