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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WIPublicCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 45% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public institution located in the city setting of Madison, WI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 36.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 45%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
36.9K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
45% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading670 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math710 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 33
1typical 50% range36
45%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences9% of degrees
Engineering8% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $196,985
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $169,322
Earnings 5yr: $122,215
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $166,668
Earnings 5yr: $165,191
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $164,371
Earnings 5yr: $180,896
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $160,097
Earnings 5yr: $160,846
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,689
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $147,101
Earnings 5yr: $133,037
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $139,210
Earnings 5yr: $143,810
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,743
Earnings 5yr: $134,929
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,913
Earnings 5yr: $191,376
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,758
Earnings 5yr: $107,389
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,492
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Veterinary Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,648
Earnings 5yr: $108,214
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,428
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Real Estate.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,483
Earnings 5yr: $119,949
Debt: $20,500
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,068
Earnings 5yr: $145,337
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,655
Earnings 5yr: $118,588
Debt: $22,500
Nuclear Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,214
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,710
Earnings 5yr: $125,310
Debt: N/A
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,616
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,354
In-State Tuition$11,603
Out-of-State Tuition$42,103
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
84%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$61,275
+20% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$73,792
Completion Signals
90%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
96%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,058
Est. Monthly Payment
$195/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$106,025
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