University of Wisconsin–Baraboo/Sauk County

Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States · Est. 1968 · Public

A UW System branch campus in Baraboo that closed in 2026 after serving students since 1968.

  • Founded in 1968 as a freshman-sophomore liberal arts transfer campus
  • Located in Baraboo, Wisconsin on a 68-acre campus overlooking the Baraboo Bluffs
  • Part of University of Wisconsin–Platteville system; merged in 2018
  • Offered associate degrees and a bachelor's degree in Business Management
  • Final classes held in May 2026; campus closure completed
  • Enrollment peaked at 758 students in 2000; declined to 178 by 2024

Academics

The campus offered two associate degrees—an Associate of Arts and Sciences and an Associate of Science in Business Administration—plus a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. The associate degree fulfilled the first two years of study and was generally accepted at most universities for transfer. The bachelor's degree was offered as a hybrid program with many required classes fulfilled through UW-Platteville's online campus. Average class size was 22.5 students in 2013.

Campus & Facilities

The 68-acre campus featured six buildings including the Aural M. Umhoefer classroom building, the Lange Center (with gymnasium, racquetball courts, fitness center, and cafeteria), a fine arts building, the James and Kathryn Hill Music Center, and the T.N. Savides Library. The campus also included student dormitories, tennis courts, and an 18-hole disc golf course. The Ice Age Trail runs through the property, and several hiking trails are available in the campus woods.

Athletics

The university was a member of the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference. In its final years, it offered men's basketball and women's volleyball. Previously, the campus fielded teams in cross country, wrestling, golf, and tennis.

History & Closure

Established in 1968 as part of the University of Wisconsin Colleges system, the campus was jointly owned by the UW System, Sauk County, and the City of Baraboo. Originally designed for 300 students, enrollment peaked at 758 in 2000 but declined significantly in later years. The campus merged with UW-Platteville on July 1, 2018, and held its final classes in May 2026.

Founded
1968
Type
Public
Courses
3
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationUniversity of Wisconsin System
Websitehttps://uwplatt.edu/baraboo
HousingNot available
Some details are still being verified.

Quick stats

Courses offered
3
Avg career outcomes
$61.8K
Total intake
Not yet verified
Housing
No
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources