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University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a large, public institution located in Madison, wi. Founded in 1848, University of Wisconsin-Madison offers undergraduate degrees in 396 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 1
38,040 undergraduates
$11,205 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Wisconsin-Madison? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 45.2%
SAT score average 1427
ACT score average 31
Average high school GPA 3.90
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

January
15
125 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
50 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Wisconsin-Madison is known for one of its top majors: Computer and Information Sciences, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Computer Science and Information Technology
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Computer and Information Sciences, General
Economics
Psychology, General
Finance and Financial Management Services
Political Science and Government
Biology, General
Public Health

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,205
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,500
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $28,905
Average financial aid package $25,909
Estimated cost $2,996 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $40,603
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,500
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $3,100
Cost of attendance* $58,303
Average financial aid package $25,909
Estimated cost $32,394 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Wisconsin-Madison has a total undergraduate enrollment of 38,040, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

51,044

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
18%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Wisconsin-Madison, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI 53706
6082632400
www.wisc.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Wisconsin-Madison to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Wisconsin-Madison?

University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, wi.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison? 

The acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 45%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Wisconsin-Madison?

The average high school GPA for University of Wisconsin-Madison students was 3.90.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Madison?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Wisconsin-Madison including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $115,620.

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