University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public · City campus · 36,902 students

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public city college in Madison, WI, with about 36,902 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well University of Wisconsin-Madison fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

45%

Admit rate

1380–1520

SAT (25–75)

29–33

ACT (25–75)

$28,679/yr

Cost of attendance

$73,792

Median earnings

90%

Graduation rate

96%

Retention

18:1

Student:faculty

97%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$3,964/yr

$30–48k$4,697/yr

$48–75k$9,613/yr

$75–110k$21,706/yr

$110k+$26,048/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Wisconsin-Madison.