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University of Wisconsin-Madison

📍 Madison, Wisconsin🏛️ Urban Setting👥 36,902 Undergrads🔗 www.wisc.edu

Overview

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a very large public research university in Madison, Wisconsin. It enrolls about 36,902 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 45%. Graduates earn a median of $73,792 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

45%

Selective

SAT Avg

1,427

670–740

Net Price

$17,354

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

90%

Retention

96%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$73,792

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Selective

Acceptance Rate

45.2%

SAT Average

1,427

ACT Composite

29–33

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200670 – 740 (mid 50%)800

Math

200710 – 780 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

129 – 33 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,603

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$42,103

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$28,679

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$17,354

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$4,200
$30,001 – $48,000	$4,101
$48,001 – $75,000	$8,134
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,763
$110,001 +	$27,292

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

20.4%

Academics & Programs

University of Wisconsin-Madison offers programs across 26 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

16.2%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

9.1%

Social Sciences

8.5%

Engineering

8.3%

Computer & Information Sciences

6.8%

Interdisciplinary Studies

6.5%

Health Professions

5.7%

Communication & Journalism

5.6%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

90%

On-Time (4yr)

75%

Retention (FT)

96%

% Earning >$25K

87%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$61,275

8 years

$69,868

10 years

$73,792

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

90.0%

White

90.3%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

59.1%

Black or African American

2.5%

Asian

10.9%

Hispanic / Latino

8.5%

Two or more races

4.9%

International

10.3%

Gender

Women

53.4%

Men

46.6%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Wisconsin-Madison hard to get into?

Selective — the acceptance rate is 45%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1427.

How much does University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?

In-state tuition is $11,603, and out-of-state is $42,103. Average net price after financial aid is $17,354.

What is University of Wisconsin-Madison known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences.

What's the graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison?

The 6-year graduation rate is 90%, and 96% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.