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Long Beach, CA
46% admitted · $9,426/yr after aid
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 45%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $16,600
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Median earnings
- $80,330
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public college in Madison, WI with 36,902 undergraduates. It admits 45% of applicants, and admitted students average 1427 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,600 per year ($3,424 for families earning under $30,000). 90% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $80,330 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 45%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 63,505
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 27,529
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 29%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing670–740
200800
SAT Math710–780
200800
ACT Composite29–33
136
What University of Wisconsin-Madison looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,943
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,166
- Out-of-state tuition
- $44,191
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$3,424
- $30–48k$3,837
- $48–75k$6,026
- $75–110k$15,839
- $110k+$28,208
Get a personal estimate with University of Wisconsin-Madison's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- Freshman retention
- 96%
- Median earnings
- $80,330
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,375
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 36,902
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White59%
- Hispanic9%
- Black3%
- Asian11%
University of Wisconsin-Madison FAQ
What is University of Wisconsin-Madison's acceptance rate?+
University of Wisconsin-Madison admits 45% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-Madison?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 670–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 710–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1427.
What ACT score do you need for University of Wisconsin-Madison?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–33.
Is University of Wisconsin-Madison test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Wisconsin-Madison?+
In Fall 2023, 63,505 students applied to University of Wisconsin-Madison and 27,529 were admitted; 7,964 enrolled.
Does University of Wisconsin-Madison consider legacy status?+
No. University of Wisconsin-Madison reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Wisconsin-Madison require an essay?+
University of Wisconsin-Madison reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,943 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,600.
What is University of Wisconsin-Madison's graduation rate?+
90% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 240444 · How we use this data
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