Paying for College

Wisconsin’s nonprofit independent colleges and universities are private— NOT pricey! Learn more about paying for your education and how to make the most of your financial aid and scholarship package. For the last decade, the average out-of-pocket tuition (tuition minus financial aid) at Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities has been under $6,000. There can be a big difference between the published price of college tuition and what you ultimately pay.

A Wisconsin private, nonprofit college financial aid package is designed specifically for your needs and can dramatically lower your costs.

*Out-of-pocket costs do not include payments on loans (federally subsidized, unsubsidized, or private).

Doing the Math
To determine the net tuition, subtract your financial aid award (grants and loans) from the tuition “sticker price.”