The college where they filmed the movie Back to School was the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Filming Location Details
The iconic 1986 comedy Back to School, starring Rodney Dangerfield, utilized the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison as its primary backdrop. While the film depicted the fictional "Grand Lakes University," the real-world location for many of the exterior and some interior shots was indeed this prominent Midwestern institution.
- Actual Filming Location: University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Fictional University Name: Grand Lakes University
The choice of the University of Wisconsin–Madison provided an authentic university atmosphere for the film, contributing to its realistic portrayal of college life, even with its comedic overtones.
For more details about the movie, you can visit its Wikipedia page.
