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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tuition
40,603
Students
53,219
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

53,219

Graduation Rate

89%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate43.35%

Apply

63,505

Accepted

27,529

Attend

7,964

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$70

Graduate

$75

Test Scores

Sat Range

1360 - 1510

Act Range

28 - 32

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

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$11,205

Out-of-State

$40,603

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,793

State/Local Grants

$2,698

Institutional/Scholarships

$12,811

Graduate

In-State

$12,289

Out-of-State

$25,615

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$19,241

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$13,500

Books & Supplies

$1,100

Personal Expenses

$3,100

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

402

Average Assistance

$8,888

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

8

Average Assistance

$2,500

Academics

Graduation Rate89%

Student Faculty Ratio10:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Economics, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Political Science and Government, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • Social Work
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Student Body

Students Enrolled53,219

Undergraduate

39,256

Graduate

13,963

Full-Time

91

Part-Time

9

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Rowing
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Wrestling

Women's

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

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes