Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Wisconsin
Colleges ranked by six-year graduation rate, from federal data.
Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Wisconsin36 schools
36 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate. The top 25 are shown.
How this list is made
- Schools in Wisconsin.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- 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
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · PublicHonor Roll#1 in Wisconsin
- 90% graduate
- 36,797 undergraduates
- 2
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofit#3 in Wisconsin
- 83% graduate
- 7,652 undergraduates
- 3
- 4
Herzing University-Kenosha
Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofitTop 17% for graduation
- 72% graduate
- 543 undergraduates
- 5
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI · Private nonprofitTop 19% for graduation
- 71% graduate
- 2,089 undergraduates
- 6
- 7
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI · Public#5 in Wisconsin
- 71% graduate
- 9,378 undergraduates
- 8
Carroll University
Waukesha, WI · Private nonprofitTop 20% for graduation
- 71% graduate
- 2,623 undergraduates
- 9
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI · Private nonprofitTop 23% for graduation
- 68% graduate
- 1,443 undergraduates
- 10
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon, WI · Private nonprofitTop 23% for graduation
- 68% graduate
- 2,525 undergraduates
- 11
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofitTop 5% for earnings
- 67% graduate
- 2,653 undergraduates
- 12
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofitVery good: Compass grade B+
- 67% graduate
- 885 undergraduates
- 13
Carthage College
Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- 64% graduate
- 2,642 undergraduates
- 14
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI · Public#12 in Wisconsin
- 64% graduate
- 9,304 undergraduates
- 15Tie
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI · Private nonprofit#7 in Wisconsin
- 64% graduate
- 759 undergraduates
- 15Tie
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, WI · Private nonprofitVery good: Compass grade B+
- 64% graduate
- 1,021 undergraduates
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- 19
Edgewood College
Madison, WI · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- 60% graduate
- 1,214 undergraduates
- 20
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI · PublicGood: Compass grade B
- 59% graduate
- 9,812 undergraduates
- 21
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI · PublicGood: Compass grade B
- 57% graduate
- 4,675 undergraduates
- 22
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville, WI · PublicTop 25% for earnings
- 56% graduate
- 6,270 undergraduates
- 23
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie, WI · PublicGood: Compass grade B
- 55% graduate
- 6,093 undergraduates
- 24
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI · PublicGood: Compass grade B-
- 51% graduate
- 7,419 undergraduates
- 25
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · PublicGood: Compass grade B-
- 49% graduate
- 18,047 undergraduates
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | $17,354 | $20,484 | $73,792 | 90% |
| Marquette University | $31,487 | $23,940 | $78,257 | 83% |
| Lawrence University | $23,401 | $26,000 | $55,789 | 77% |
| Herzing University-Kenosha | $23,066 | $21,500 | $36,909 | 72% |
| Saint Norbert College | $26,172 | $26,731 | $58,363 | 71% |
| Beloit College | $21,526 | $25,738 | $53,260 | 71% |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | $16,210 | $22,500 | $60,378 | 71% |
| Carroll University | $15,193 | $27,000 | $58,009 | 71% |
| Viterbo University | $21,260 | $25,000 | $55,660 | 68% |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | $36,201 | $25,750 | $56,075 | 68% |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | $22,453 | $27,000 | $89,070 | 67% |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | $26,541 | $27,000 | $41,174 | 67% |
| Carthage College | $26,565 | $26,000 | $56,950 | 64% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | $16,550 | $20,909 | $58,561 | 64% |
| Maranatha Baptist University | $26,005 | $14,143 | $45,593 | 64% |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | $23,245 | $26,000 | $54,664 | 64% |
| Ripon College | $20,216 | $27,000 | $54,902 | 63% |
| Bellin College | $37,408 | $18,000 | $76,222 | 63% |
| Edgewood College | $26,113 | $24,424 | $59,728 | 60% |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | $14,158 | $23,188 | $55,356 | 59% |
| University of Wisconsin-River Falls | $14,054 | $20,500 | $54,458 | 57% |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville | $16,032 | $21,977 | $61,760 | 56% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $17,490 | $23,000 | $58,084 | 55% |
| University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | $14,559 | $21,503 | $52,021 | 51% |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | $15,014 | $23,000 | $54,990 | 49% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.
This list in other states
- Alabama 26
- Alaska 5
- Arizona 16
- Arkansas 23
- California 128
- Colorado 26
- Connecticut 26
- Delaware 4
- District of Columbia 9
- Florida 61
- Georgia 60
- Hawaii 6
- Idaho 9
- Illinois 57
- Indiana 45
- Iowa 30
- Kansas 27
- Kentucky 29
- Louisiana 24
- Maine 19
- Maryland 26
- Massachusetts 67
- Michigan 44
- Minnesota 40
- Mississippi 16
- Missouri 53
- Montana 10
- Nebraska 19
- Nevada 6
- New Hampshire 13
- New Jersey 36
- New Mexico 11
- New York 135
- North Carolina 55
- North Dakota 9
- Ohio 99
- Oklahoma 23
- Oregon 21
- Pennsylvania 118
- Puerto Rico 52
- Rhode Island 11
- South Carolina 35
- South Dakota 11
- Tennessee 43
- Texas 85
- Utah 16
- Vermont 9
- Virginia 51
- Washington 24
- West Virginia 19
- Wyoming 3