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Milwaukee Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Milwaukee

There are at least 21 colleges in Milwaukee, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 75,342 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 59,508 full-time students, and a reported 10,210 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Marquette University and Cardinal Stritch University. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Marquette University or Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Wisconsin Colleges.

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DeVry University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Empire Beauty Schools
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Kaplan College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Advanced Institute of Hair Design
11010 W Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53225

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 82 students, 82 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Alverno College
3400 S 43rd St
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53234-3922

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, communication studies, psychology, teacher education, communications tech courses, adult education, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,654 students, 2,160 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 224 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Aurora St Luke's School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
180 W. Grange Ave.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

  • Programs: sonography and ultrasound tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 12 students, 12 full-time equivalent.

Aurora St. Luke Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
180 W. Grange Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207

  • Programs: radiographer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 34 students, 34 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.

Bryant and Stratton College-Milwaukee
310 W. Wisconsin Avenue Suite 500
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-2608

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medical assistant, business administration, business management, administrative assistant, corrections and criminal justice, accounting, legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,264 students, 1,061 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Cardinal Stritch University
6801 N Yates Rd
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53217-3985

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, business, various nursing, education, elementary/middle school admin, reading teaching, computer teaching, special ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 6,277 students, 5,399 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 325 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-510. Math: 470-540.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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
1726 N 1st Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 61 students, 55 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Marquette University
615 N 11th St
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, registered nursing, marketing, finance, biomedical sciences, criminology, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 11,516 students, 10,307 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,728 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-630. Math: 550-660. Writing: 530-640.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-0509

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medicine, public health courses, health professions, epidemiology, physiology, bioinformatics, medical informatics, biomedical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,235 students, 1,092 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Milwaukee Area Technical College
700 W State St
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233-1443

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, liberal arts and sciences, business management, accounting, criminal justice and police.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 17,193 students, 9,301 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • 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.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
273 E Erie St
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: graphic design, industrial design, illustration, interior architecture, painting, photography, fine arts, printmaking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 657 students, 633 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 165 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Milwaukee School of Engineering
1025 N Broadway
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-3109

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: mechanical engineering, business management, architectural engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, biomedical engineering, construction management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,516 students, 2,254 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 915 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-630. Math: 590-685.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Montessori Institute of Milwaukee
3195 S Superior St Ste L428
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207-3074

  • Programs: Montessori teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 33 students, 33 full-time equivalent.

Mount Mary College
2900 N. Menomonee River Pky
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222-4597

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, art therapy, fashion design, education courses, interior design, occupational therapy, counseling psychology, dietitian.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,702 students, 1,277 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 200 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0413

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, marketing, registered nursing, finance, psychology, social work, mass communication, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 29,338 students, 25,095 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,050 student capacity.
  • 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.

Wisconsin Lutheran College
8800 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-4699

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: communication studies, psychology, managerial economics, secondary teaching, biology, history, art studies, communication and journalism.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 706 students, 679 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 603 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 445-650. Math: 560-655.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology
9120 W Hampton Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53225

  • Programs: clinical psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 62 students, 34 full-time equivalent.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Brookfield Colleges538,649396 
Franklin Colleges129,494139130
Greenfield Colleges235,476143 
Mequon Colleges121,8235,9331,200
Pewaukee Colleges111,7837,419 
Waukesha Colleges364,8253,3241,272

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