Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

Colleges in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin: median public in-state tuition $20,288 (+268.1% vs national median) median graduate debt $16,018 (+20.7% vs U.S.) 1,177 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 2 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 1,177 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $20,288 (+268.1% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $16,779 (+68.3% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $16,018 (+20.7% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $14,211
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 19.7%

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Overview

Colleges and universities in Wauwatosa serve students across Wisconsin with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 2 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 1,177 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $20,288. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Wauwatosa vs Wisconsin & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin$20,288$16,779$16,01819.7%1,177
Wisconsin (state median)$5,112$12,252$20,49256.0%227,817
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221

Earnings & employment outcomes: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Wauwatosa, WisconsinN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
Wisconsin (state median)$55,45294.3%76.4%3.2%—81.8%0.42
United States$54,38488.0%76.4%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in Wisconsin (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin$20,288$16,779$16,01819.7%1,177N/AN/A
Madison$12,526$19,549$17,27244.6%50,789$66,76094.2%
Madison$12,526$19,549$17,27244.6%50,789$66,76094.2%
Madison$12,526$19,549$17,27244.6%50,789$66,76094.2%
Milwaukee$35,765$22,453$23,47063.6%43,045$54,82792.7%
La Crosse$10,070$16,210$22,50069.7%13,709$58,01996.1%
Eau Claire$7,243$16,550$16,17063.8%13,227$58,56195.7%
Green Bay$8,700$13,369$18,00056.7%12,536$64,37595.6%
Kenosha$10,860$23,066$20,49264.3%11,087$51,12991.2%
United States$5,512$9,969$13,27150.3%14,468,221$54,38488.0%

In-state tuition: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin median in-state tuition is $20,288, +268.1% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is $16,018 (+20.7% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $14,211.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin median public in-state tuition is $20,288, about +268.1% vs the national median. Versus the Great Lakes region, tuition is +260.7%.

Median graduate debt is $16,018 (+20.7% above the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is 19.7% (national institution average about 50.3%).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Wauwatosa?

This city profile covers 2 campuses in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Wauwatosa?

Median in-state tuition in Wauwatosa is $20,288 and median net price is $16,779. For Wisconsin overall, medians are $5,112 and $12,252; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.

What do graduates earn in Wauwatosa?

Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Wauwatosa is N/A vs $55,452 for Wisconsin and $54,384 nationally.

What is student debt like for Wauwatosa colleges?

Median completer debt in Wauwatosa is $16,018 vs $20,492 for Wisconsin and $13,271 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Wauwatosa?

Among 2 College Scorecard campuses in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.

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