Wisconsin values education, and nowhere is this clearer than in its system of colleges and universities. More than 78,000 students are enrolled each year in the more than two dozen public and private four-year schools serving the region. These include nationally recognized universities, colleges, technical schools, and specialty schools. Two schools — University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Marquette University — account for more than half of the college students enrolled in the five-county Milwaukee area.
Southeastern Wisconsin offers an impressive range of higher education options that combine academic excellence, strong career preparation, and welcoming campus communities. Whether your student thrives in a large research university, prefers a values-driven private college, wants specialized professional training, or is looking for an affordable, high-ROI technical pathway, the region has outstanding choices.
Southeastern Wisconsin’s technical colleges provide affordable, hands-on education with strong connections to local employers and seamless transfer opportunities to four-year universities.
