Foreign Languages and Linguistics colleges in Wisconsin, ranked by graduates
5 colleges in Wisconsin awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics in 2023: 209 degrees, 1.3% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (0.6% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). University of Wisconsin graduated the most (127, 1.5% of its class). 4 of the 5 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 76%; the most selective is University of Wisconsin at 45%.
Foreign Languages and Linguistics colleges in Wisconsin
Every Wisconsin college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its foreign languages and linguistics page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Wisconsin | Public | 127 | 1.5% | 45% | 1440 |
| 2 | UW-La Crosse | Public | 27 | 1.4% | 76% | 1180 |
| 3 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Public | 26 | 0.8% | 91% | 1210 |
| 4 | UW-Eau Claire | Public | 15 | 0.8% | 82% | 1180 |
| 5 | Lawrence University | Private | 14 | 3.8% | 64% | 1330 |
Questions about foreign languages and linguistics colleges in Wisconsin
What is the best college for foreign languages and linguistics in Wisconsin?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest foreign languages and linguistics programs in Wisconsin are University of Wisconsin (127), UW-La Crosse (27), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (26). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Wisconsin college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Wisconsin offer foreign languages and linguistics?
5 four-year colleges in Wisconsin awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in foreign languages and linguistics in 2023, 4 public and 1 private, for 209 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for foreign languages and linguistics in Wisconsin?
At the 4 public universities on this list, Wisconsin residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Foreign Languages and Linguistics elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.