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University of Wisconsin Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

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Overview

Enrollment

48,956
University of Wisconsin Madison overview
Location Madison, Wisconsin
Online wisc.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
University of Wisconsin Madison overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison occupies a 936-acre campus along the southern shore of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin's capital city. Founded in 1848 when Wisconsin achieved statehood, UW-Madison serves as the state's flagship public research institution and features a blend of historic red brick buildings and modern research facilities. The campus, known for its lakeside setting and the iconic Bascom Hill, integrates with downtown Madison and includes extensive student housing options across multiple residential neighborhoods. As a highly selective public university, UW-Madison maintains strong academic programs in engineering, business, education, and the sciences, with particular recognition for its agricultural research programs and veterinary medicine school. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Wisconsin Badgers, with its football and men's basketball programs consistently ranking among the Big Ten Conference's top performers.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

10/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

9/10

Value

Wisconsin is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Elite
University of Wisconsin Madison overview
SAT 1340/1510
ACT 26/32
GPA 3.88

Applications Accepted

49.1% 
University of Wisconsin Madison overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Wisconsin Resident Tuition

$9,273
In State Costs for University of Wisconsin Madison
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,150
Other Fees$1,523
Room and Board $12,894
Budget for Other Expenses$3,154
Total One Year Cost$27,994

Out of State Resident Tuition

$37,904
Out of State Costs for University of Wisconsin Madison
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,150
Other Fees$1,523
Room and Board $12,894
Budget for Other Expenses$3,154
Total One Year Cost$56,625

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

82% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Wisconsin Madison students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 15%
Biology 12%
Business 10%
Engineering 8%
Communication 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024