University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 39,637 • Total: 53,774

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI
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Website

https://wisc.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 18,708 (47.2%) • Female: 20,929 (52.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	4,019	10.1%
Black/African American	1,096	2.8%
Hispanic/Latino	3,238	8.2%
White	23,365	58.9%
Two or More Races	1,855	4.7%
International	4,661	11.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

43.3%

27,529 admitted from 63,505 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 660-730
Math: 700-780
Total: 1360-1510

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

28-32

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$80

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

89.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

72.9%

Freshman Retention Rate

95.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$25,230

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$55,730

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $10,006
Out-of-state: $40,506

Room & Board

$14,124

Books & Supplies

$1,100

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$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

Students Receiving Pell Grants

42%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Big Ten

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (10)

Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Ice Hockey Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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