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Madison Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Madison

There are at least 12 colleges in Madison, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 70,366 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 58,247 full-time students, and a reported 8,540 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison Area Technical College, University of Wisconsin Colleges and Edgewood College.

Of Note For College Students

  • Madison is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Madison.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Madison.

Madison QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Herzing College
Madison, Wisconsin

Multi-location career college system with an online study alternative for those who need the added flexibility. Accelerated bachelor’s programs available.

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Fashion Design, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Interior Design, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

TechSkills
Madison, Wisconsin

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Madison, Wisconsin

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Madison Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Madison Area Technical College
3550 Anderson St
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, criminal justice and police, licensed practical nurse, housing and human environments, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 14,125 students, 8,115 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Madison Cosmetology College
310 Westgate Mall
Madison, Wisconsin 53711-1030

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 92 students, 92 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Martins College of Cosmetology
6414 Odana Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717-1111

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 120 students, 120 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Edgewood College
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53711-1997

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, registered nursing, psychology, education, educational administration, biology, elementary school teaching, education courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,646 students, 2,001 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 359 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-540. Math: 350-550.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Lakeside School of Massage Therapy
6121 Odana Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53719-1103

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 83 students, 59 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Madison Media Institute
2702 Agriculture Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53718

  • Programs: various music studies, digital communications, animation and special effects.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 133 students, 132 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

University of Wisconsin Colleges
780 Regent St
Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8680

  • Programs: liberal arts and humanities.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 12,374 students, 9,599 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of Wisconsin Extension
432 N Lake St
Madison, Wisconsin 53706

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.

University of Wisconsin - Madison
500 Lincoln Dr
Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1380

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: political science, history, English, economics, psychology, communication studies, law, electrical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 40,793 students, 38,129 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 8,181 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-670. Math: 600-700.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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