University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
UW-Madison is the flagship public research university of Wisconsin.
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Tuition
$11,205
Acceptance
43.35%
Students
48,473
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.6×Graduates earn about 3.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
89%
Freshman Retention
95%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
43.35%
SAT range
1360 - 1510
ACT range
28 - 32
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
48,473
Undergrads
35,665
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
1000
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
965
Violent Rate / 1,000
5.21
Property Rate / 1,000
8.26
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Madison
Violent Rate / 100k
419
Property Rate / 100k
2,208
Location
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Madison, WI 53706
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