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Go to College

UW Colleges makes it possible for everyone to earn a college degree and pursue the American dream. 60% of our students are the first in their families to go to college.

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Guaranteed Transfer

Students who start at UW Colleges before transferring to a UW 4-year campus are more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree than students who transfer from a technical college,  private college, or even another UW campus.

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Highly Qualified Faculty

The UW Colleges faculty is highly qualified; a remarkable 82% have a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field.

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Affordable Education

UW Colleges’ tuition is the lowest in the UW System, part of a commitment by the Board of Regents to keep education affordable for all.

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UW in Your Community

UW Colleges campuses are important contributors to the economic and social life of their communities, and enjoy great community support. Two-thirds of our students are local county residents.

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UW Colleges

The University of Wisconsin Colleges is the University of Wisconsin System's network of 13 local campuses and UW Colleges Online offering an Associate of Arts and Science degree and easy transfer to any UW System university.

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In Focus

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The UW Colleges has been accredited to offer the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree, our first bachelor’s degree!!!