Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,205
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,603
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,500
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$24,705
Net price (after aid)$16,928
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$4,458
$30k – $48k$5,268
$48k – $75k$9,613
$75k – $110k$21,123
$110k+$26,427
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$73,792
Median debt at graduation$20,484
Est. monthly loan payment$217
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants15%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans22%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
89%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$73.8k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$20.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
89% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11.2k
Out-of-state
$40.6k
Net price
$16.9k
Pell
15%
Median debt
$20.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$73.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsChemistry
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Social Sciences
Political SciencePsychologyInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringCybersecurityWeb Development
Admissions
Acceptance rate
43%
SAT range
1360 - 1510
ACT range
28 - 32
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- Where is University of Wisconsin-Madison located?
- University of Wisconsin-Madison is located in Madison, WI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Wisconsin-Madison?
- University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public university based in WI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison is approximately 43%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Wisconsin-Madison?
- University of Wisconsin-Madison's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,205 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Wisconsin-Madison?
- University of Wisconsin-Madison reports total enrollment of approximately 48,473 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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