University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public 4-year institution in Madison, WI. It enrolls about 49,605 students and admits roughly 43% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Madison, WI 53706 |
| County | Dane County |
| Enrollment | 49,605 |
| Acceptance rate | 43% |
| Applicants / admitted | 63,505 / 27,529 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $11,205 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $40,603 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 89% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 95% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,216 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 660–730 |
| ACT middle 50% | 28–32 |
| Website | www.wisc.edu/ |
| Phone | 6082632400 |
Admissions
About 63,505 students applied and 27,529 were admitted. Of those admitted, 7,964 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $11,205 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $40,603. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,216 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $4,458 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,268 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,613 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,123 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,427 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 6,597 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 89% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Wisconsin-Madison is in Madison, WI, Dane County. Its coordinates are 43.0754, -89.4041.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
About 43% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 63,505 applicants.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $11,205 for in-state students and $40,603 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Wisconsin-Madison?
About 49,605 students are enrolled.