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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Acceptance Rate 49.06 %
SAT Average 1,430
Tuition & Fees $40,603
($11,205)
Student Population 48,956
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $12,757

Academic Overview

University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus, Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, four-years institute located in Madison, Wisconsin. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $11,205 for Wisconsin residents and $40,603 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,289 for Wisconsin residents and $25,615 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 48,956 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 49.06% and the graduation rate is 89% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Wisconsin-Madison varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $68,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Wisconsin-Madison's tuition & fees is $11,205 for Wisconsin residents and $40,603 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $12,289 for in-state students and $25,615 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,205$40,603
Graduate$12,289$25,615
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Wisconsin-Madison. The acceptance rate of Wisconsin-Madison is 49.06% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.21%. The average graduation rate is 89% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,757 and 48% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 48,956 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 49.06 %.
Acceptance Rate
49.06%
Graduation Rate for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 89 %
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 94 %
Retention Rate
94%
Student Population for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 48,956
Student Population
48,956
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,757 at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Financial Aid Amount
$12,757

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI 53706-1380
Phone608-263-2400
WEBwww.wisc.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.admissions.wisc.edu/
Online Applicationhttps://www.commonapp.org/
Financial Aidhttps://financialaid.wisc.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://financialaid.wisc.edu/net-price-calculator/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://veterans.wisc.edu/
Athletichttps://apir.wisc.edu/retention.htm
Disability Servicehttps://mcburney.wisc.edu/

Offered Degrees

Wisconsin-Madison offers 533 major programs through online and on-site education where 9 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1316
Master's1533
Doctorate (Research)1120
Doctorate (Practical)80
Less Than 1 Year Certificate830
1-2 Years Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate420
Post-Master's Certificate30

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Wisconsin-Madison offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:10,243)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,050)

Veterans Benefits

University of Wisconsin-Madison has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges