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Key takeaway: Our directory lists 49 Wisconsin institutions that offer at least one online program (IPEDS/College Scorecard data in our directory). Among the Wisconsin schools in our directory that report an in-state tuition figure, the median in-state tuition is $27,473 a year (IPEDS/College Scorecard data in our directory). Compare accredited options below, ranked by our independent BOC Score.
Online Colleges in Wisconsin give residents a way to earn a degree without relocating or commuting to campus, while often keeping the in-state tuition advantage that public universities extend to residents. Wisconsin’s public university and technical college systems both set separate tuition rates for residents and non-residents, and that resident rate typically still applies to fully online coursework – confirm each school’s residency policy for online learners directly, since some institutions charge a flat online rate regardless of state of residence.
Choosing an online program while living in Wisconsin typically comes down to three factors: cost, accreditation, and program fit.
In-state tuition. Public colleges and universities set separate tuition rates for residents and non-residents, and Wisconsin also participates in the Midwest Student Exchange Program, which can extend a reduced tuition rate to residents of certain neighboring states at participating public schools. Ask the admissions or bursar’s office whether the online tuition rate matches the on-campus resident rate before enrolling, since some schools apply a separate online-only price schedule that differs from the campus rate.
Accreditation verification. Before applying, confirm that any school you’re considering holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The fastest way to check is the Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), which lists every institution’s accrediting agency and the scope of that accreditation. A degree from a school without recognized accreditation may not transfer for credit at another institution – so this step matters regardless of which program you choose.
How the list below is ranked. The accredited online colleges shown on this page are ordered by our independent BOC Score, a methodology that weighs accreditation status, reported outcomes, and other published data points rather than paid placement. Request information from any listed school to compare specific program offerings, formats, and current costs directly with the institution.
The following accredited institutions in our directory offer at least one online program to Wisconsin students and are ordered by BOC Score.
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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Tuition figures shown above and throughout this page reflect data in our directory (IPEDS/College Scorecard data in our directory) and can change; confirm current rates directly with each institution.
Residents aren’t limited to Wisconsin-based schools – many accredited online programs based in other states enroll students nationwide at a single flat tuition rate, which can sometimes undercut even in-state public pricing. Weigh the total cost of completion, not just the advertised per-credit rate, and compare fees for technology, proctoring, and any required in-person residencies before deciding between a Wisconsin school and an out-of-state online program.
For a broader comparison of low-cost programs nationwide, see our guide to affordable online degrees. To understand how we evaluate and rank schools, read the BOC Score methodology.
Our directory currently lists 49 Wisconsin institutions that offer at least one online program (IPEDS/College Scorecard data in our directory).
Among the Wisconsin schools in our directory that report an in-state tuition figure, the median is $27,473 a year (IPEDS/College Scorecard data in our directory). Not every listed school reports this figure, so confirm current pricing directly with each institution.
Search the school’s name in the U.S. Department of Education’s DAPIP database, which lists the accrediting agency and scope for every recognized institution.
Schools are ordered by our independent BOC Score, which weighs accreditation status and other published outcome data rather than paid placement.
