University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a large, public institution in Madison, WI, in a city setting. It enrolls about 36,902 students. The acceptance rate is 45%. 90% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $73,792.
45%
Acceptance
$17,354
Net price
36,902
Enrollment
90%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
45%
Acceptance rate
1,427
SAT average
29
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,354
Average net price
$11,603
In-state tuition
$42,103
Out-of-state tuition
$14,124
Room & board
$1,100
Books & supplies
$28,679
Total cost of attendance
16%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Students with federal loans
$20,484
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$73,792
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$61,275
Median earnings (6 yrs)
90%
Graduation rate
96%
Retention rate
91%
Earn more than a HS grad
$21,417
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
36,902
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
17%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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