University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI

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Acceptance Rate

43%

Enrollment

35,665

Graduation Rate

89%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$73,792

Retention Rate

95%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1360–1510

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)28–32

136

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GPA*

Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$11,205

Out-of-State Tuition

$40,603

Avg Net Price

$16,928

Room & Board

$13,500

Total COA

$27,770

Median Debt

$20,484

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$4,458

$30,001–48,000

$5,268

$48,001–75,000

$9,613

$75,001–110,000

$21,123

$110,001+

$26,427

Pell Grant Rate: 15%

Federal Loan Rate: 22%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$54,103

Estimated Net Price$16,928 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

89%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$73,792

Retention Rate

95%

Median Debt

$20,484

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

15.0%

Biology

9.3%

Social Sciences

8.9%

Engineering

8.2%

Communication

6.5%

Computer Science

6.5%

Health Professions

6.1%

Ethnic, Cultural & Gender Studies

5.3%

Interdisciplinary Studies

5.0%

Psychology

3.5%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Computer and Information Sciences, General	628	$97,595
Economics	566	$69,594
Psychology, General	463	$52,087
Finance and Financial Management Services	404	$86,244
Biology, General	376	$56,314
Political Science and Government	363	$56,465
Mathematics	296	$83,357
Communication and Media Studies	290	$50,226
Journalism	233	$56,265
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	230	$73,330
Neurobiology and Neurosciences	227	—
Marketing	222	$83,360
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	214	$46,149
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	214	$57,775
Mechanical Engineering	190	$86,231

Demographics

Men 47%Women 53%

White

60.4%

Black

2.5%

Hispanic

8.3%

Asian

10.5%

Two or More

4.8%

International

10.0%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01

EA2025-11-01

RD2026-01-01

2 required essays

Required

Tell us why you decided to apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, please include why you are interested in studying the major(s) you have selected. If you selected undecided please describe your areas of possible academic interest.

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Each student is unique. Please tell us about the particular life experiences, talents, commitments, and/or interests you will bring to our campus.