14 Wisconsin colleges offer fashion design or merchandising programs, based on U.S. Department of Education data. Published in-state tuition runs from $4,844 at Lakeshore Technical College to $43,743 at Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. The table below compares them on cost, size, and program focus. Data updated July 2026.
Compare All 14 Fashion Schools in Wisconsin
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Program focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Technical CollegeLowest published tuition in the state: $4,844 in-state. | Cleveland | Public | $4,844 | $9,653 | 1,886 | Merchandising |
| Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire campus. Net cost ($12,285) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Eau Claire | Public | $4,844 | $12,285 | 4,272 | Merchandising |
| Northwood Technical CollegeLowest average net price in the state: about $8,989 a year after grants. | Rice Lake | Public | $4,926 | $8,989 | 2,149 | Merchandising |
| Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha campus. Net cost ($12,928) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Kenosha | Public | $4,956 | $12,928 | 4,759 | Merchandising |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeGreen Bay campus. Net cost ($9,918) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Green Bay | Public | $4,960 | $9,918 | 5,704 | Merchandising |
| Madison Area Technical CollegeMadison campus. Net cost ($14,238) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Madison | Public | $4,977 | $14,238 | 10,073 | Merchandising |
| Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids campus. Net cost ($10,873) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Wisconsin Rapids | Public | $5,002 | $10,873 | 2,288 | Merchandising |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee campus. Net cost ($9,112) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Milwaukee | Public | $5,184 | $9,112 | 12,024 | Merchandising |
| University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater campus. Net cost ($14,158) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Whitewater | Public | $8,616 | $14,158 | 9,405 | Merchandising |
| University of Wisconsin-StoutMenomonie campus. Net cost ($17,490) runs above the sticker once housing counts. | Menomonie | Public | $10,701 | $17,490 | 5,842 | Design & Textiles |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonThe biggest school on this list, with 36,902 students in Madison. | Madison | Public | $11,603 | $17,354 | 36,902 | Design & Textiles |
| Mount Mary UniversityAid cuts the $35,420 sticker to $20,144 average net. | Milwaukee | Private | $35,420 | $20,144 | 631 | Merchandising |
| Concordia University-WisconsinMequon campus with a $36,201 average net price. | Mequon | Private | $35,470 | $36,201 | 2,197 | Merchandising |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignAid cuts the $43,743 sticker to $26,541 average net. | Milwaukee | Private | $43,743 | $26,541 | 837 | Design & Textiles |
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How Much Does Fashion School Cost in Wisconsin?
After grants, the average net price starts at about $8,989 a year at Northwood Technical College. 9 of the 14 schools net out under $15,000 a year. Always compare the net price column, not the sticker: for most students it’s the number that matters.
Fashion Schools in Wisconsin: FAQs
What is the cheapest fashion school in Wisconsin?
Northwood Technical College has the lowest average net price at about $8,989 a year, per U.S. Department of Education data. Lakeshore Technical College has the lowest published tuition at $4,844 in-state.
How much does fashion school cost per year in Wisconsin?
Published in-state tuition runs from $4,844 to $43,743. Average net price after grants ranges from about $8,989 to $36,201 a year.
Which Wisconsin schools offer fashion design?
These schools report an apparel design or textiles track: University of Wisconsin-Stout, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. The rest focus on fashion merchandising and retail.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting (retrieved July 2026). Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average actually paid after grants by federal aid recipients.
Fashion Schools in Nearby States
How we built this list: schools identified via U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS program data (CIP 19.09 apparel & textiles, CIP 52.19 fashion merchandising), retrieved July 11, 2026. Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average paid after grants by federal aid recipients. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.