Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities


The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities is the official organization of Wisconsin's private, nonprofit institutions of higher learning and their more than 56,000 students. It is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, was founded in 1961 and is recognized under state law. Each WAICU member is a nonprofit, fully accredited, four-year baccalaureate and/or graduate institution. The presidents of these institutions lead WAICU as its board of directors.

Programs and services

WAICU members include: