The Best Wisconsin Big Colleges

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Wisconsin as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have total enrollment of 20,000 or more. Leading the list for 2027 is University of Wisconsin Madison. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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University of Wisconsin Madison Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Madison, WI
  • 5.0 | 2 reviews
  • 51,044 total enrollment

Wisconsin is a highly selective public university known for undergraduate business, engineering, and the biological sciences. The lakeside campus occupies an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona in a classic college town.

#17 Best Public Universities in America 8/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1380-1520
  • Avg GPA 3.88
  • Acceptance Rate 45%
  • Net Price $14,235
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University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • | 0 reviews
  • 22,450 total enrollment

UWM is a large public university known for undergraduate architecture, nursing, and freshwater sciences. The urban East Side campus sits near Lake Michigan in Milwaukee.

#8 Best Public Universities in Wisconsin 4/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.16
  • Acceptance Rate 91%
  • Net Price $16,263
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