Madison Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Madison Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Madison, Wisconsin

There are at least 9 colleges in Madison, listed and described below. These schools represent 72,182 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 57,263 full-time students, and a reported 8,759 dorm rooms.

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

We also provide an extensive list of Wisconsin Colleges.

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Featured Colleges in 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.

University of Phoenix
Madison, Wisconsin

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

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Empire Beauty Schools
Madison, Wisconsin

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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Madison Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Madison Area Technical College
3550 Anderson St
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and police, registered nursing, accounting, veterinary assistant, marketing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 14,647 students, 8,503 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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 Media Institute
2702 Agriculture Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53718

Programs: various music studies, digital communications, photo and film tech, animation and special effects.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 334 students, 393 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges in Madison with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business, elementary school teaching, education, psychology, business management, education courses, communication studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 2,581 students, 2,193 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 554 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-590. Math: 460-560.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. 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.

Regency Beauty Institute-Madison
2358 East Springs Drive
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

Programs: cosmetology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 28 students, 76 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

Programs: liberal arts and humanities.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 13,029 students, 9,516 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.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: political science, history, biology, economics, English, psychology, law, communication studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 41,563 students, 36,582 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 8,205 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-670. Math: 610-710. Writing: 560-670.
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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