Colleges · La Crosse
Colleges in La Crosse, WI
La Crosse is home to 3 colleges with about 14,364 students on campus. The largest is University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the most selective Viterbo University (admits 72%).
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSColleges
3degree-granting, in La Crosse
Students on campus
14,364fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse9,769 on campus
Most selective
Viterbo Universityadmits 72% of applicants
Lowest net price
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse$16,210 a year after aid
Every college
All 3 colleges in La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La CrosseUniversity or college · Public · 9,769 on campus
76%admitted$16knet price71%graduate$60kearnings
Western Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · 2,814 on campus
Openadmitted$11knet price34%graduate$45kearnings
Viterbo UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,781 on campus
72%admitted$21knet price68%graduate$56kearnings
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near La Crosse
3 more colleges are within 30 miles of La Crosse.
Minnesota State College SoutheastCommunity college · Public · Winona24 mi1,273 studentsWinona State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Winona25.9 mi5,146 studentsSaint Mary's University of MinnesotaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Winona27.9 mi2,666 students
Straight-line distance from the center of La Crosse. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.