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SAT / ACT Prep cost in Madison, WI

A typical SAT / ACT Prep figure in Madison is about $876 per course, about 9% above the national figure of $800.

Typical cost

Typical in Madison

$876

per course

Fair price range: $219 to $2,410

On the low end
$219
On the high end
$2,410

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Madison. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 1.9%past year

Up 22.8%over five years

How prices for fees for lessons or instructions have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Fees for lessons or instructions, CUUR0000SERF03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Group vs private
  2. Hours
  3. Brand
  4. Materials
  5. Score guarantee

Ways to pay less

  1. Start with a book and practice tests
  2. Use group classes
  3. Ask about score guarantees
  4. Avoid huge hour packages
  5. Retake strategically

SAT / ACT Prep in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Madison, WI$876
$219 to $2,410
National typical$800
$200 to $2,200
Milwaukee, WI$712
$178 to $1,960
Green Bay, WI$740
$185 to $2,035
Asheville, NC$812
$203 to $2,235
Aurora, IL$760
$190 to $2,090
Orlando, FL$724
$181 to $1,990

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Questions people ask

SAT / ACT Prep in Madison: what does it cost?

In Madison, WI, SAT / ACT Prep typically costs about $876 per course, with most prices between $219 and $2,410.

Why is Madison higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SAT / ACT Prep earn in Madison, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Madison about 9% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.