Business School at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Public university ยท Madison, Wisconsin
- AACSB accredited
- MBA
- Executive MBA
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public university with graduate business programs in Madison, Wisconsin. Those programs run through the Wisconsin School of Business. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The business school holds AACSB accreditation - one of 7 of the 10 schools in MBA Lab's Wisconsin directory that do. It is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States, and it covers the school as a whole rather than any one program - a floor, not a ranking. More on accreditation.
Federal reporting puts graduate enrollment at 13,004 students, alongside 36,902 undergraduates. Total enrollment is not MBA cohort size - ask the admissions office how many students are in the specific program you're considering, which is usually a far smaller number and the one that shapes your experience.
Based on MBA Lab's directory data, the school offers a graduate MBA path and an executive MBA (EMBA) format designed for experienced professionals. That puts it among the 4 of 10 schools in MBA Lab's Wisconsin directory listing an executive MBA. Format availability changes; confirm the current lineup with the school before planning around it.
Madison has 2 schools in MBA Lab's business schools directory, so it's worth comparing options in the same market before deciding - commute, employer partnerships, and evening scheduling often separate schools that look similar on paper.
What to ask University of Wisconsin-Madison
These questions are picked from what MBA Lab's data already says about this school, so they're the ones most likely to surface a real difference between it and the next school on your list.
- Residency and tuition tier. As a public institution, University of Wisconsin-Madison may price in-state and out-of-state students differently, and some programs charge a flat rate regardless. Ask which tier you'd fall into and whether it changes after a year of residency.
- Cohort experience level. An EMBA's value is largely the room. Ask for the average years of work experience, the seniority mix, and how many classmates are employer-sponsored - a cohort of directors and a cohort of five-years-in analysts are different products at the same price.
- Where the degree is administered. Programs run through the Wisconsin School of Business may have their own admissions timeline, aid pool, and career office, separate from the university's central graduate school. Confirm which office owns your application.
- Compare inside Madison first. With 2 schools in this directory in the same city, you can often visit or attend information sessions at all of them in a single week - the fastest way to tell apart programs whose websites read identically.
At a glance
| Institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison |
|---|---|
| Business school | Wisconsin School of Business |
| Control | public |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Campus setting | Large city |
| Carnegie class | Doctoral university, very high research activity (R1) |
| MBA formats listed | MBA Executive MBA |
| Graduate enrollment | 13,004 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 36,902 |
| Business accreditation | AACSB — view listing |
| Institutional accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Official site | Visit website |
| Net price calculator | Estimate your cost |
| Federal data | College Scorecard profile |
School names, locations, and program formats are curated by MBA Lab and reviewed periodically (last data update: July 2026). Enrollment, accreditation, links, and any outcome figures come from U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Always verify formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. How this data works.
Compare with other schools in Wisconsin
| School | City | AACSB | Formats listed | Earnings, 1 yr out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison This page | Madison | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA | Not reported |
| Edgewood College | Madison (same city) | — | MBA | $78,018 |
| Concordia University Wisconsin | Mequon | — | MBA, Online MBA | $73,254 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $117,734 |
| University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | La Crosse | Yes | MBA | Not reported |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Milwaukee | Yes | MBA, Executive MBA, Part-Time MBA | $71,460 |
| University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh | Oshkosh | Yes | MBA, Online MBA, Executive MBA | $103,960 |
| University of Wisconsin-Parkside | Kenosha | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | Not reported |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | Whitewater | Yes | MBA, Online MBA | Not reported |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee | — | MBA | $94,392 |
"Not reported" means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that school - usually too few federally-aided graduates to release without identifying them. It is not a low number, and these schools are excluded from every average on this page rather than counted as zero. A dash under AACSB means the school isn't on AACSB's accredited list; it may hold ACBSP or IACBE accreditation instead, which this directory doesn't track.
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Frequently asked questions
What MBA formats does University of Wisconsin-Madison offer?
MBA Lab's directory lists an executive MBA at University of Wisconsin-Madison, alongside the core MBA. Formats change - confirm the current lineup on the school's official site.
Is University of Wisconsin-Madison's business school AACSB-accredited?
Yes - University of Wisconsin-Madison appears on AACSB's list of accredited institutions. AACSB, founded in 1916, is the longest-established of the three business-school accreditors recognized in the United States (the others are ACBSP and IACBE). Accreditation covers the school, not any individual program, so treat it as a quality floor rather than a ranking.
Is University of Wisconsin-Madison a public or private institution?
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public university, and MBA Lab lists its graduate business programs in Madison, Wisconsin. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
How do I compare University of Wisconsin-Madison with other schools in Wisconsin?
MBA Lab lists 10 schools in its Wisconsin business schools directory. Use a consistent rubric across them: curriculum, recruiting outcomes, format fit, cost after aid, and location constraints.
Where should I verify program details?
Always confirm formats, deadlines, and costs on the school's official admissions pages. MBA Lab is a planning directory, not an admissions authority, and does not endorse specific schools.
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