Your Choice for an Affordable, Flexible, 
Career-Focused Education

#1 in Transfers
We're the top source of transfers to the University of Wisconsin system with more than 140 transfer pathways.

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91% Employed
91% of our graduates are employed within six months of receiving their Madison College degree.

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7 Campuses
Start your journey close to home with unique programs and services at seven locations across the region.

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Lowest Tuition Compared to Area Colleges

Start your bachelor's degree at Madison College and save an average of $15,000 on your annual tuition.

A chart shows estimated expenses of $4,977 for an academic year at Madison College.
(Source: College Navigator 2024-2025) 
 

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"Madison College gave me the best of both worlds. I had an awesome time as a student, especially in my internship. When I transferred to UW-Madison, I felt totally ready for university life."

Jessica B.

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Tour our facilities, meet with a recruiter, get help with your application and more.

We offer daily tours for individuals, parents, guardians and guests. Or schedule a group tour for prospective middle or high school students.

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Choose the path to help you reach your goals.

There's more to Madison College than our state-of-the-art facilities and world-class hands-on learning.

  • Eleven areas of study
  • Transfer options to four-year institutions
  • Study abroad
  • College credit in high school
  • Skill refreshers 
  • Professional growth
  • Learning for fun

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Madison College Graduates Are Everywhere
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Madison College graduates are everywhere.

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You belong at Madison College.

Our commitment to equity extends to all of our campuses, organized sports, student services and 56 clubs and organizations.

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Madison College News and Events

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Madison College students win national agricultural equipment technology championship
Madison College students dominated the national stage in agricultural equipment technology, earning a team championship and sweeping the top five individual rankings at the 2026 Professional Agricultural Students national conference.
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Mighty and mobile: Meet the Madison College Navigators
Madison College Navigators travel to 64 high schools throughout the year, connecting with students, building relationships with school counselors and talking with community members.
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Madison College honored for helping students earn diplomas and college credits
The Gateway to College program gives students who have struggled in traditional high school settings a second chance at success—earning a high school diploma while gaining college credits at the same time.

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