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Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-0509

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Private suburban college in Milwaukee

Medical College of Wisconsin is a private suburban institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

Established
1893
Motto
"Knowledge changing life"
Type
Private research university

Campus Visits

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News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Medical College of Wisconsin Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
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Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History The Medical College originated with the founding of the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1893 and of Milwaukee Medical College in 1894.
  • •In 1906, Marquette College (now Marquette University), merged with the nearby Milwaukee Medical College.
  • •On May 14, 1907, Milwaukee Medical College became the Medical Department of the newly chartered Marquette University.
  • •Opened 46 years ago in 1980, Froedtert Hospital is adjacent to MCW and is one of the three major affiliated health care centers where MCW students, residents and physicians practice.
  • •On September 30, 1967, Marquette University terminated its relationship with the medical school because of financial difficulties, and the school continued as a private school.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MKE Milwaukee9 mi
ORD Chicago O'Hare74 mi
DTW Detroit244 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA861 mi · ~24h 52m drive
New York, NY738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Hartford, CT787 mi · ~22h 44m drive
Providence, RI850 mi · ~24h 33m drive
Albany, NY722 mi · ~20h 51m drive
Syracuse, NY599 mi · ~17h 18m drive
Rochester, NY525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Buffalo, NY462 mi · ~13h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA698 mi · ~20h 10m drive
Pittsburgh, PA451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
Harrisburg, PA605 mi · ~17h 29m drive
Newark, NJ729 mi · ~21h 4m drive
Washington, DC640 mi · ~18h 29m drive
Baltimore, MD647 mi · ~18h 41m drive
Atlanta, GA672 mi · ~19h 25m drive
Charlotte, NC663 mi · ~19h 9m drive
Raleigh, NC708 mi · ~20h 27m drive
Miami, FL1273 mi · ~36h 47m drive
Orlando, FL1068 mi · ~30h 51m drive
Tampa, FL1088 mi · ~31h 26m drive
Nashville, TN480 mi · ~13h 52m drive
New Orleans, LA912 mi · ~26h 21m drive
Richmond, VA674 mi · ~19h 28m drive
Chicago, IL83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Detroit, MI257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Minneapolis, MN293 mi · ~8h 28m drive
St. Louis, MO326 mi · ~9h 25m drive
Kansas City, MO437 mi · ~12h 37m drive
Indianapolis, IN246 mi · ~7h 6m drive
Columbus, OH336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
Cleveland, OH341 mi · ~9h 51m drive
Milwaukee, WI6 mi · ~10 min drive
Dallas, TX855 mi · ~24h 42m drive
Houston, TX1004 mi · ~29h drive
Austin, TX1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
San Antonio, TX1105 mi · ~31h 55m drive
Los Angeles, CA1736 mi · ~50h 9m drive
San Francisco, CA1832 mi · ~52h 55m drive
San Diego, CA1730 mi · ~49h 59m drive
Seattle, WA1682 mi · ~48h 35m drive
Portland, OR1709 mi · ~49h 22m drive
Denver, CO907 mi · ~26h 12m drive
Phoenix, AZ1457 mi · ~42h 5m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1233 mi · ~35h 37m drive
Honolulu, HI4224 mi · ~122h 2m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Milwaukee (MKE)9 miles
Rental car
14 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
18 min$11-18
Chicago O'Hare (ORD)74 miles
Rental car
111 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
148 min$89-148

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