Overview
Enrollment
Located in Madison, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin Madison is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 53,781 prospective students applied, and 32,459 were granted admission. Of those admitted 8,465 enrolled in the school. 42,333 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,683 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,273 plus fees of $1,447. Wisconsin is ranked 98 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Wisconsin is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Wisconsin Madison within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#98 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Wisconsin
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Wisconsin
#136 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Wisconsin
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1320/1500 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| GPA | 3.88 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $1,447 |
| Room and Board | $12,548 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,418 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $1,447 |
| Room and Board | $12,548 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $55,306 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Biology | 12% |
| Business | 10% |
| Engineering | 8% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240444 IPEDS survey data for University of Wisconsin Madison.
Current students may use the University of Wisconsin Madison GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.