The average community college acceptance rate in Wisconsin is approximately 74% per year (2026).
The most selective college in Wisconsin is currently Madison Area Technical College, with an acceptance rate of 37%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 37%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 74%
Percentage Admitted Comparison Over the Years (2007-2025)
Most Selective Community Colleges in Wisconsin (2026)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 37%
1701 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-6100
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 246-6100
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
800 Main Street
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 691-5566
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 691-5566
Rank: #33.
Northwood Technical College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 60%
1900 College Dr.
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(800) 243-9482
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(800) 243-9482
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
235 N National Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
(920) 929-2483
Fond du Lac, WI 54936
(920) 929-2483
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 65%
10950 W Potter Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 302-7000
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 302-7000
Rank: #66.
Milwaukee Career College
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 73%
3077 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 257-2939
Milwaukee, WI 53222
(414) 257-2939
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
5364 College Drive
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-4410
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-4410
Rank: #88.
Shepherds College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 88%
1805 15th Avenue
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-5620
Union Grove, WI 53182
(262) 878-5620
Rank: #99.
Gateway Technical College
Public
Acceptance Rate: 91%
3520 30th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 564-2200
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262) 564-2200
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 94%
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-6200
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 833-6200
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Herzing University-Madison
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 94%
5218 E. Terrace Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 582-1227
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 582-1227
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(877) 895-3276
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(877) 895-3276
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wisconsin average community college acceptance rate?
The Wisconsin average community college acceptance rate is 74% for 2026.
What are the most selective community college in Wisconsin?
The most selective community college in Wisconsin include Madison Area Technical College, Waukesha County Technical College and Northwood Technical College.
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