University of Wisconsin-Madison

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

10:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

University of Wisconsin-Madison

500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, Wisconsin 53706

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Phone

(608) 263-2400

Website

www.wisc.edu/

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$10,796

Out of state

$39,427

Graduate

In state

$12,251

Out of state

$25,577

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid

58%

Type of aid	% of students receiving aid	Average amount
Federal grants	24.0%	$5,773
State/local grants	16.0%	$2,736
Institutional grants	29.0%	$12,048
Loans	26.0%	$9,299

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$12,894 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,150 per year

Personal Expenses

$3,154 per year

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Academics

Undergraduate Majors X

BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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- Biochemistry
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- Molecular Biology
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- Botany/Plant Biology
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- Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
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- Microbiology, General
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- Zoology/Animal Biology
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- Entomology
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- Genetics, General
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- Pharmacology and Toxicology
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- Conservation Biology
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- Neuroscience
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
- Business Administration and Management, General
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- Operations Management and Supervision
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- Accounting
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- Finance, General
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- Financial Planning and Services
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- International Business/Trade/Commerce
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- Management Information Systems, General
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- Actuarial Science
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- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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- Real Estate
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- Insurance
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- Retailing and Retail Operations
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
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- Special Education and Teaching, General
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- Elementary Education and Teaching
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- Art Teacher Education
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- Music Teacher Education
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- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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- Social Studies Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
- Agricultural Engineering
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- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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- Chemical Engineering
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- Civil Engineering, General
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- Computer Engineering, General
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- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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- Engineering Mechanics
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- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
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- Materials Engineering
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- Mechanical Engineering
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- Nuclear Engineering
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- Industrial Engineering
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- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
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- Engineering, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
- English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
- Consumer Economics
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- Human Development and Family Studies, General
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- Family and Community Services
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- Apparel and Textiles, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
- Linguistics
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- Comparative Literature
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- African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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- Chinese Language and Literature
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- Japanese Language and Literature
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- Russian Language and Literature
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- Polish Language and Literature
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- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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- French Language and Literature
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- Italian Language and Literature
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- Portuguese Language and Literature
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- Spanish Language and Literature
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- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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- Latin Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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- Athletic Training/Trainer
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- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
- History, General
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- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
- LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
- Mathematics, General
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- Applied Mathematics, General
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- Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
- Nutrition Sciences
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- International/Globalization Studies
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- Sustainability Studies
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- Data Science, General
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- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
- Philosophy
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- Religion/Religious Studies
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- Jewish/Judaic Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- Astrophysics
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- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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- Chemistry, General
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- Geology/Earth Science, General
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- Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
- Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
- Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Anthropology, General
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- Economics, General
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- Geography
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- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
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- Political Science and Government, General
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- Sociology, General
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- Rural Sociology
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Dance, General
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- Interior Design
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- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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- Art/Art Studies, General
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- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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- Music, General
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- Music Performance, General
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
- Biochemistry
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- Biophysics
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- Molecular Biology
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- Botany/Plant Biology
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- Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
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- Microbiology, General
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- Microbiology and Immunology
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- Zoology/Animal Biology
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- Entomology
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- Animal Physiology
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- Genetics, General
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- Plant Genetics
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- Human/Medical Genetics
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- Physiology, General
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- Endocrinology
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- Oncology and Cancer Biology
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- Pharmacology
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- Environmental Toxicology
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- Biometry/Biometrics
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- Bioinformatics
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- Biotechnology
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- Epidemiology
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- Neuroscience
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
- Business/Commerce, General
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- Business Administration and Management, General
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- Operations Management and Supervision
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- Accounting
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- Finance, General
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- Management Science
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- Actuarial Science
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- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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- Real Estate
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- Insurance
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- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
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- Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
- Curriculum and Instruction
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- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
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- Special Education and Teaching, General
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- Art Teacher Education
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- Music Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
- Engineering, General
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- Agricultural Engineering
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- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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- Chemical Engineering
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- Civil Engineering, General
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- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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- Engineering Mechanics
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- Materials Engineering
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- Mechanical Engineering
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- Nuclear Engineering
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- Systems Engineering
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- Industrial Engineering
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- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
- English Language and Literature, General
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- Creative Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
- Linguistics
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- Comparative Literature
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- African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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- Chinese Language and Literature
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- Japanese Language and Literature
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- Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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- Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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- French Language and Literature
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- Italian Language and Literature
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- Portuguese Language and Literature
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- Spanish Language and Literature
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- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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- Physician Associate/Assistant
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- Medical Science/Scientist
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- Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs
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- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
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- Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
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- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
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- Public Health, General
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- Health/Medical Physics
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- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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- Medical Informatics
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- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
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- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
- History, General
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- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
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- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
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LIBRARY SCIENCE
- Library and Information Science
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
- Mathematics, General
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- Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
- Nutrition Sciences
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- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
- Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- Astronomy
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- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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- Chemistry, General
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- Environmental Chemistry
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- Geology/Earth Science, General
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- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
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- Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
- Psychology, General
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- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
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- Counseling Psychology
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- School Psychology
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- Educational Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
- Public Administration
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- Public Policy Analysis, General
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- Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
- Anthropology, General
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- Economics, General
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- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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- Geography
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- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
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- International Relations and Affairs
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- Political Science and Government, General
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- Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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- Art/Art Studies, General
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- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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- Music, General
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- Music Performance, General
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- Fine and Studio Arts Management
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate

49.06%

Apply 60,214
Accepted 29,539
Attend 8,628

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$60

Graduate

$75

Undergraduate application requirements

High school transcript
Required
High school GPA
Required
Recommendation letter
Required
Admissions test
(SAT or ACT)
Not applicable
TOEFL
(international students)
Required
Completion of college
prep program
Required
Demonstration of
competencies
Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math

690-780

ACT Composite

26-32

SAT Reading

650-730

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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students

53%

Male Students

47%

Student Ethnicities

Caucasian59.38%
Two Or More Ethnicities19.09%
Asian8.64%
Hispanic/Latino7.24%
Not Specified2.85%
Black2.49%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.25%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.06%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

51,296

Undergraduate students

37,571

Graduate students

13,725

Full Time Students

91%

Part Time Students

Student services

Meal plan
Counseling services
Remedial services
Work-study
Placement services
Study abroad
Weekend/evening classes
On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:

Football
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Rowing
Wrestling
Ice Hockey

Female sports:

Rowing
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Soccer
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Softball

Full List of Athletics X

- Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Rowing
- Wrestling
- Soccer
- Ice Hockey
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Tennis
- Female
- Rowing
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Ice Hockey
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Overview

At a Glance

School type

School Size & Setting

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

Religious affliation

General Information

Address

Phone

Website

cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

Graduate

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Books & Supplies

Personal Expenses

Pay For College with ROTC

Financial aid resources

Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

Graduate ProgramsX

Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate

Application Fee

Undergraduate

Graduate

Undergraduate application requirements

Average Test Scores

SAT Math

ACT Composite

SAT Reading

Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students

Male Students

Student Ethnicities

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

Undergraduate students

Graduate students

Full Time Students

Part Time Students

Student services

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:

Female sports:

Full List of Athletics X

Male

Female