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University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Acceptance Rate 54 %
SAT Average 1,390
Tuition & Fees $38,630
($10,742)
Student Population 43,463
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,987

Academic Overview

University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus, Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, 4 or more 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 2021 tuition & fees are $10,742 for Wisconsin residents and $38,630 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 43,463 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 54% and the graduation rate is 88% 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.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of University of Wisconsin-Madison are $10,742 for Wisconsin residents and $38,630 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $12,197 for in-state students and $25,523 for out-of-state students.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison 2021 Tuition & Fees
Wisconsin ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,742$38,630
Graduate$12,197$25,523
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at Wisconsin-Madison. The acceptance rate of Wisconsin-Madison is 54% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32%. The average graduation rate is 88% and no students have transferred out from the school. The average received amount of financial aid is $9,987 and 42% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 43,463 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 54 %.
Acceptance Rate
54%
Graduation Rate for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 88 %
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 95 %
Retention Rate
95%
Student Population for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 43,463
Student Population
43,463
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Wisconsin-Madison is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,987 at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,987

Offered Degrees

Wisconsin-Madison offers 492 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Less than one year certificate670
Bachelor's Degree1281
Post Bachelor's Degree330
Master's Degree1473
Post Master's Degree20
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1080
Doctor's degree - professional practice70

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Wisconsin-Madison offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:8,738)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,150)

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✔

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