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Wisconsin is a highly rated public university located in Madison, Wisconsin. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 33,838 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Wisconsin acceptance rate is 49%. Popular majors include Information Science, Economics, and Biology. Graduating 89% of students, Wisconsin alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $45,000.
About
MADISON, WI 53706
- Branch of
- University of Wisconsin System
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About Wisconsin...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
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- Wisconsin
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Rankings
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Wisconsin Admissions
Acceptance Rate
49%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
January 16
SAT Range
1340-1510
ACT Range
26-32
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Will You Get Into Wisconsin?
Test Scores and High School GPA for University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Net Price
$13,376/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,171/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
58%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.207 responses
51%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.256 responses
44%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.255 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Information Science
889 Graduates
Economics
551 Graduates
Biology
519 Graduates
495 Graduates
Environmental Science
379 Graduates
379 Graduates
Political Science and Government
365 Graduates
Public Health
335 Graduates
Mathematics
329 Graduates
309 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
6
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
6
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
25%
On Campus
73%
Online
2%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
33,838Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,468
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
184 responses
Work hard play hard
63%
Smart & sociable
24%
Diligent
4%
Stressed
3%
Ignorant
2%
Alcoholic
1%
Nerdy
1%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
58%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.300 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.333 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
193 responses
Badger-Pride
36%
Top-Notch
22%
Badgerific
13%
Quality
7%
Unforgettable
6%
Variety
4%
Colorful.
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$56,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
89%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.136 responses
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Reviews
Rating 3.91 out of 5 3,480 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
My experience at UW-Madison has been absolutely phenomenal. The vibrant campus life, coupled with the university's rich academic resources, has created an environment where I feel inspired and empowered every day. The diverse and inclusive community has allowed me to form lasting friendships and engage in meaningful cultural exchanges. UW-Madison's renowned faculty are not only experts in their fields but also incredibly approachable and supportive, fostering a collaborative and stimulating educational atmosphere. The stunning lakeside setting and the energetic spirit of Madison have made my time here both enjoyable and memorable. Overall, my journey at UW-Madison has been an incredibly positive and transformative experience, preparing me for a successful future.
- Graduate Student
- a month ago
Rating 4 out of 5
The University of Wisconsin-Madison offers an amazing blend of academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and a strong sense of community. Some aspects that stood out to me in my four years include academic rigor, campus life, location, student organizations, and research opportunities. UW-Madison is know for is high academic standards and outstanding faculty in every breath of academia. In addition, there is no shortage of things to do outside of the classroom. Clubs that I was apart of included the Kinesiology club, Pre-pt club, and the bowling club.
While my experience was overall positive, there are a few areas I believe improvements could be made: smaller class sizes, affordable on-campus housing, and more diversity.
Overall, my time at UW-Madison has been transformative and has shaped me as a future health care professional.
- Alum
- 27 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
UW-Madison is a great place to get an outstanding education. I was able to meet some really amazing people and I had the opportunity to grow as a person. You can tell that the majority of the professors actually care about your growth and really challenge you to be the best person that you can possibly be.
My biggest reservation was the lack of diversity at the school. As a person of color, it felt very difficult to navigate certain spaces due to the lack of diversity. Additionally, I was able to attend the school because of a DEI-funded full tuition academic scholarship and a large majority of the other students of color that I met were also in some sort of DEI funded full-tuition scholarship, yet black students only made up around 2% of the undergraduate population.
I recognize that the university is trying it's best, but it is still definitely a challenge and even a culture shock to some extent.
- Senior
- 4 days ago
