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University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Acceptance
43.3%
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Grad Rate
89%
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Cost
$26,244 / $55,642
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 39,637 ā€¢ 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 ā€“ Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 18,708 (47.2%) ā€¢ 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
āœ“ 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
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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
$26,244
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$55,642
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $9,644
Out-of-state: $39,042
Room & Board
$13,500
Books & Supplies
$3,100
Students Receiving Pell Grants
42%

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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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