# University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 45% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 63,505 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 27,529 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 670–740 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 710–780 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 29–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $29,943 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,600 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $3,424 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $3,837 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $6,026 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $15,839 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $28,208 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 36,902 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 90% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $80,330 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,375 (FY2024) |

## What University of Wisconsin-Madison considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 240444. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology