2021 Best MBA Programs in Wisconsin

Research the best MBA programs in Wisconsin by concentrations offered, how the MBA programs are offered (full-time, part-time, online, weekend and evenings), rankings by publication, cost of tuition, number of alumni, GMAT requirements and more.

To meet the diverse needs of Wisconsin businesses, MBA programs here have risen to the challenge by offering you an array of more than 15 MBA concentrations to specialize in, including Healthcare Administration, Insurance, Public Administration, Real Estate, Economics, Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Accounting, Management and General Business.

Options for earning your MBA in Wisconsin have never been more flexible. Wisconsin MBA programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your MBA, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 9 different paths to earn your MBA in Wisconsin including Campus, Full-Time, 1-Year, Distance Education, Evenings and Weekends, Off Campus, Online, Part-Time and Partnership.

Wisconsin has 10 AACSB Accredited MBA programs. There are 1 private and 9 public schools offering MBA programs.

Cities in Wisconsin with Accredited MBA Programs

Looking for a particular city in Wisconsin with an accredited MBA program? Research and compare MBA programs from other cities in Wisconsin. Find online programs, programs by concentration, by average GMAT score and more. The following is a list of cities in Wisconsin with accredited MBA programs: Eau Claire, Kenosha, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, River Falls, Stevens Point and Whitewater.

Research additional school detail on the school summary pages, in the tables and charts below and throughout the site.

MBA Program Comparisons: Wisconsin vs Online vs U.S.

Compare MBA Programs Averages	Wisconsin MBA Programs	Online MBA Programs	MBA Programs in the US
Average MBA Tuition	$21,921	$34,054	$36,959
Average GMAT Scores	577	538	549
Average Full-Time MBA Faculty	59	72	62
Average MBA Student Faculty Ratio	117:100	73:25	289:100
Average # of MBA Faculty with Doctorate	83.28%	83.60%	83.83%
Average Full-Time MBA Enrollment	109	271	262
Average Part-Time MBA Enrollment	245	329	248
Average % of MBA Students from U.S.	94%	86%	84%

Tuition for MBA Programs in Wisconsin

If you plan on attending an MBA program, it's best to start thinking about fiscal responsibility. A prospective B-Student needs to weigh their tuition options. An AACSB-accredited MBA program can pave the way for a great starting salary or career advancement. An online MBA program can provide the flexibility of completing a program while being employed in your respective career.

An MBA program in Wisconsin will cost you between $12,488 to $55,631 each year depending on how you calculate tuition as in-state, out-of-state, or out-of-country. Completing your MBA in Wisconsin will cost, on average, for in-state tuition, $21,921

Lowest: $12,488 from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Highest: $33,635 from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Average: $21,921 from Wisconsin's 10 MBA Programs
Average: $34,054 from 173 Online MBA Programs

Tuition Costs

GMAT Scores for MBA Programs in Wisconsin

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a standardized examination used by MBA schools to assess their applicant pool. The test is strategically designed to measure an applicant’s analytical, verbal, writing and mathematical skills. The GMAT is used as a predictor of success in MBA programs and tests one’s ability to successfully handle the advanced quantitative and qualitative study of business and management.

To be accepted into an MBA program in Wisconsin you will need a minimum GMAT score of 543.00. The average GMAT score for getting into a Wisconsin MBA program is 576.90.

Lowest: 543 from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Highest: 658 from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Average: 577 from Wisconsin's 10 MBA Programs
Average: 538 from 173 Online MBA Programs

GMAT Score Chart

Faculty Strength for MBA Programs in Wisconsin

Full-Time Faculty

Highly competitive MBA schools recruit part-time and full-time professors that are both academics and industry influencers. They are the subject matter experts in their respective field. Most business professors have experienced success in the corporate world and have written extensively in their chosen field. The number of highly-qualified full-time faculty is directly related to the reputation of most elite MBA programs.

The number of full-time faculty for MBA programs in Wisconsin ranges from a low of 21 professors to a high or 121.

Lowest: 21 from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Highest: 121 from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Average: 59 from Wisconsin's 10 MBA Programs
Average: 72 from 173 Online MBA Programs

Percent of Faculty with a PhD

Another high-level perspective to consider when determining the quality of an MBA faculty is to note the number of faculty who have earned a PhD in their respective area of excellence. Note to writer - create a fuller amount of content for this section.

In Wisconsin MBA programs range from 73.90% of the faculty having a PhD to a 96.40% of the MBA faculty having a PhD.

Lowest: 74% from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Highest: 96% from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Average: 83% from Wisconsin's 10 MBA Programs
Average: 84% from 173 Online MBA Programs

Student to Faculty Ratio

Quality MBA programs invest in the number of professors relative to the students attending the program. Commonly known as the Student Faculty ratio. Generally, the lower the ratio, the better it is for students. MBA students will get the personalized one-on-one attention from faculty mentors that have extensive experience in the industry. The Student/Faculty metric is a matter of personal preference and for those students who excel in lecture hall environments, you may not need the low student/faculty ratio.

In Wisconsin the student faculty ratio for MBA programs ranges from the lowest (best) of 19:100 the highest (less desirable) of 63:25.

Lowest: 19:100 from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Highest: 63:25 from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Average: 117:100 from Wisconsin's 10 MBA Programs.
Average: 73:25 from 173 Online MBA Programs.

Wisconsin Full-Time Faculty

Student Enrollment for Wisconsin MBA Programs

The importance of networking, whether it's by way of campus job fairs, student organization members, or faculty mentorship, should not be understated. The average MBA enrollment size has a direct impact on your studies, your job prospects, and your ability to define your career goals.

Full- & Part-Time MBA Student Enrollment

Every B-School has a strategy behind their enrollment sizes. If a prospective B-Student is looking for networking opportunities, wants to attend job fairs, and plans on joining student organizations, B-School enrollment size plays an important role in the decision making process. For the B-Student interested in the smaller cohort-style classroom experience and thrive with face-to-face collaboration with their professors, a manageable enrollment size is the preferred option.

For Wisconsin state's MBA programs, the range for full-time enrollment is between 13 and 343. For part-time enrollment, the range is between 26 and 454.

Lowest: 13 from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Highest: 343 from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Average: 109 from Wisconsin's 10 MBA Programs
Average: 271 from 173 Online MBA Programs

Percent of Global MBA Student Population

The MBA programs in the United States are coveted around the world and attract a healthy percentage of global students each year. A culturally diverse student population is especially important in an ever-changing global economy. With increasing globalization, a well diversified student body from outside the United States can provide much needed global world-view as well as valuable networking opportunities.

In Wisconsin the percentage of students from the United States varies from a low of 83% to a high of 100%.

Lowest: 83% from University of Wisconsin-Madison
Highest: 100% from University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Average: 94% from Wisconsin's 10 MBA Programs
Average: 86% from 0 Online MBA Programs

Wisconsin Student Enrollment

MBA Concentrations Available in Wisconsin

Highly competitive B-Schools recruit part-time and full-time professors that are both academic and industry influencers. They are the subject matter experts in their respective concentrations.

Wisconsin MBA programs offer a total of 15 MBA concentration to study including Healthcare Administration, Insurance, Public Administration, Real Estate, Economics, Information Systems, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Marketing, Accounting, Management and General Business.

MBA concentrations offered in Wisconsin include:

General Business: 7
Accounting: 4
Management: 4
Finance: 3
Human Resources: 3
International Business: 3
Marketing: 3
Economics: 2
Information Systems: 2
Operations Management: 2
Supply Chain: 2
Healthcare Administration: 1
Insurance: 1
Public Administration: 1
Real Estate: 1

Schools offering the widest variety of concentrations to choose from include:

Accreditation, Reputation and Ranking

MBA Accreditation in Wisconsin

The importance of accreditation can't be underestimated. For many, knowing your school is accredited by the AACSB and regionally accredited by the US Department of Education is enough assurance that you will receive a quality education, where credits are more likely to transfer, and you will be qualified for loans, grants, and scholarships.

AACSB accreditation is considered to be the gold standard in business school credentialing. Established to promote high-quality business education in the U.S., AACSB members developed a stringent accreditation process. Members are held accountable for following an established business education framework set forth by the AACSB. With that comes MBA degrees conferrals that are widely recognized by Fortune 500 companies. This results in lucrative job opportunities.

Reputation and Ranking

The ranking of MBA programs is certainly not an exact science and plenty of subjective reasoning and biases come into play. We offer insights into ranking as another way to evaluate a potential MBA program.

Of the 10 AACSB Accredited MBA programs offered in Wisconsin, 10 of them have been recognized by at least one distinguished publication (MBAGuide, PQ, US News, Forbes, BW, FT and Economist) garnering an award as one of the best MBA programs in the country.

Wisconsin schools have earned a total of 16 Best MBA awards from publications. Here are the top 10 MBA schools and the number of awards the each program has garnered:

Publications and the number of awards granted for Wisconsin schools:

MBAGuide: 10
PQ: 1
US News: 1
Forbes: 1
BW: 1
FT: 1
Economist: 1

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MBA Programs in Wisconsin

Research the best MBA programs in Wisconsin by concentration, how the MBA programs are offered (full-time, part-time, online, weekend and evenings), rankings by publication, cost of tuition, number of alumni, GMAT requirements and more.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Wisconsin School of Business

Room 5110 Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue, Madison, WI - 53706

Institution
Institution Control: Public
AACSB Accreditation: Business and Accounting
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred: 277
MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Insurance, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Real Estate and Supply Chain
Offered As: Campus, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Part-Time and Partnership
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment: 343
Part-time Enrollment: 243
Students from the US: 83.19%
Average GMAT Score: 657.6

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 121
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 136
Student / Faculty Ratio: 63:25
Participating Faculty:
Supporting Faculty:
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 83.50%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $28,641
Out-of-State Tuition: $55,631
Out-of-Country Tuition: $55,631
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: PQ, US News, Forbes, BW, FT, Economist and MBAGuide
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

College of Business Administration

223 Wimberly Hall, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI - 54601

Institution
Institution Control: Public
AACSB Accreditation: Business
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred: 29
MBA Concentrations Offered: General Business
Offered As: Campus, Distance Education, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Online, Part-Time and Partnership
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment: 13
Part-time Enrollment: 26
Students from the US: 100.00%
Average GMAT Score: 547

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 64
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 67
Student / Faculty Ratio: 19:100
Participating Faculty: 64
Supporting Faculty: 8
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 76.60%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $12,488
Out-of-State Tuition: $24,900
Out-of-Country Tuition: $24,900
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: MBAGuide
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business

3202 North Maryland Avenue, Box 742, Milwaukee, WI - 53201-0742

Institution
Institution Control: Public
AACSB Accreditation: Business and Accounting
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred: 239
MBA Concentrations Offered: General Business, Management, Public Administration and Supply Chain
Offered As: 1-Year, Campus, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Part-Time and Partnership
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment: 63
Part-time Enrollment: 454
Students from the US: 86.46%
Average GMAT Score: 543

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 63
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 92
Student / Faculty Ratio: 69:100
Participating Faculty: 68
Supporting Faculty: 71
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 88.90%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $27,533
Out-of-State Tuition: $53,983
Out-of-Country Tuition: $53,983
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: MBAGuide
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RANKED 4

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

College of Business

800 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI - 54901-8675

Institution
Institution Control: Public
AACSB Accreditation: Business
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred: 83
MBA Concentrations Offered: General Business
Offered As: Campus, Distance Education, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Off Campus, Online and Part-Time
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment: 39
Part-time Enrollment: 384
Students from the US: 100.00%
Average GMAT Score: 560

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 52
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 56
Student / Faculty Ratio: 69:100
Participating Faculty: 52
Supporting Faculty: 15
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 84.60%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $25,200
Out-of-State Tuition: $40,470
Out-of-Country Tuition: $40,470
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: MBAGuide
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RANKED 5

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

School of Business and Technology

900 Wood Road, Box 2000, Molinaro 357, Kenosha, WI - 53141-2000

Institution
Institution Control: Public
AACSB Accreditation: Business
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred: 42
MBA Concentrations Offered: General Business
Offered As: Campus, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time and Part-Time
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment: 16
Part-time Enrollment: 69
Students from the US: 87.06%
Average GMAT Score:

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 21
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 23
Student / Faculty Ratio: 71:100
Participating Faculty: 21
Supporting Faculty: 2
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 85.70%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $13,856
Out-of-State Tuition: $27,592
Out-of-Country Tuition: $27,792
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: MBAGuide
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RANKED 6

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

College of Business and Economics

410 South Third Street, River Falls, WI - 54022-5001

Institution
Institution Control: Public
AACSB Accreditation: Business
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred: 24
MBA Concentrations Offered: General Business
Offered As: Campus, Full-Time and Part-Time
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment: 17
Part-time Enrollment: 76
Students from the US: 100.00%
Average GMAT Score:

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 28
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 32
Student / Faculty Ratio: 53:100
Participating Faculty: 28
Supporting Faculty: 9
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 96.40%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $33,635
Out-of-State Tuition: $33,635
Out-of-Country Tuition: $33,635
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: MBAGuide
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RANKED 7

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

College of Business and Economics

4037 Carlson Hall, 800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI - 53190-1790

Institution
Institution Control: Public
AACSB Accreditation: Business
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred: 259
MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing and Operations Management
Offered As: Campus, Distance Education, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time, Off Campus, Online and Part-Time
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment: 170
Part-time Enrollment: 453
Students from the US: 95.02%
Average GMAT Score:

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 99
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 105
Student / Faculty Ratio: 81:50
Participating Faculty: 99
Supporting Faculty: 12
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 79.80%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $18,236
Out-of-State Tuition: $36,548
Out-of-Country Tuition: $36,548
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: MBAGuide
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RANKED 8

Marquette University

PO Box 1881, Milwaukee, WI - 53201-1881

Institution
Institution Control: Private
AACSB Accreditation: Business and Accounting
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred: 207
MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Economics, General Business, Human Resources and International Business
Offered As: Campus, Distance Education, Evenings and Weekends, Full-Time and Part-Time
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment: 207
Part-time Enrollment: 263
Students from the US: 100.00%
Average GMAT Score:

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 74
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 85
Student / Faculty Ratio: 49:20
Participating Faculty: 70
Supporting Faculty: 44
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 82.40%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition:
Out-of-State Tuition:
Out-of-Country Tuition:
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: MBAGuide
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RANKED 9

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

College of Business

Schneider Hall 119, Box 4004, Eau Claire, WI - 54702-4004

Institution
Institution Control: Public
AACSB Accreditation: Business
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred: 66
MBA Concentrations Offered: Accounting, Finance, General Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, International Business, Management and Marketing
Offered As: Campus, Full-Time and Part-Time
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment:
Part-time Enrollment: 237
Students from the US: 97.89%
Average GMAT Score:

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 46
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 52
Student / Faculty Ratio:
Participating Faculty: 52
Supporting Faculty: 12
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 73.90%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $15,777
Out-of-State Tuition: $31,038
Out-of-Country Tuition: $31,038
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: MBAGuide
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RANKED 10

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

School of Business and Economics

2100 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI - 54481

Institution
Institution Control: Public
AACSB Accreditation: Business
Academic Year: Semester
MBA Program
MBA Degrees Conferred:
MBA Concentrations Offered:
Offered As: Campus
MBA Student Population
Full-time Enrollment:
Part-time Enrollment:
Students from the US:
Average GMAT Score:

MBA Faculty
Full-Time Faculty: 21
Full- and Part-time Faculty: 24
Student / Faculty Ratio:
Participating Faculty: 20
Supporting Faculty: 14
Faculty with Doctoral Degree: 81.00%
MBA Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition:
Out-of-State Tuition:
Out-of-Country Tuition:
MBA Program Ranking(s)
Ranked by: MBAGuide
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Data sources: IPEDS, National Center of Educational Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (ERIC), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), 520 MBA Schools, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you notice errors in the MBA program database, please contact us.

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Online MBA Programs in Wisconsin

Research the best Online MBA programs in Wisconsin by concentration, how the MBA programs are offered (full-time, part-time, online, weekend and evenings), rankings by publication, cost of tuition, number of alumni, GMAT requirements and more. Find online MBA programs offered in Wisconsin and if you live in the state, you benefit from in-state tuition costs which can provide significant savings.

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