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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 381 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 35,184 undergraduates
cost $10,796 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.

Acceptance rate 49.1%
SAT score average 1374
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.9
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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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 $10,796
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,894
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $3,154
Cost of attendance* $27,994
Average financial aid package $21,316
Estimated cost $6,678 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,427
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,894
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $3,154
Cost of attendance* $56,625
Average financial aid package $21,316
Estimated cost $35,309 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.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Wisconsin-Madison has a total undergraduate enrollment of 35,184, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

50,633

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
45%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
35%

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

map 500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI 53706-1380
phone 608-262-1234
address www.wisc.edu/
announcement

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 49%.

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

The average high school GPA for University of Wisconsin-Madison students was 3.9.

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 $111,976.

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