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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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.

A diverse group of students talks about college life.

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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“We’re all still becoming”: Teen graduate captures spirit of Madison College Commencement
More than 2,400 Madison College graduates celebrated resilience, opportunity and lifelong growth during the college’s Spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.
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From high school student to commencement speaker: Teen earns college milestone early
At just 18 years old, Alcantara Perez exudes the confidence of someone with decades of experience. As a Early College STEM Academy student, Alcantara Perez has spent the latter half of her high school career as a full-time Madison College student, accumulating about 70 college credits.
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Madison College 2026 spring enrollment up, health care and trades see 30% increase
Enrollment continues its upward trend at Madison College, rising four percent in spring 2026 compared last spring. Growth was strongest in health care and skilled trades programs.

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