2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of Wisconsin-Madison is $11,205 for in-state students and $40,603 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,289 for in-state students and $25,615 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,629 for Wisconsin residents and $41,814 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,327 for Wisconsin residents and $25,653 for out-of-state students.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,205$40,603
Graduate$12,289$25,615
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,629$41,814
Graduate$12,327$25,653
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at University of Wisconsin-Madison is 49.06% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 29.21%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,430.
The average graduation rate is 89%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 48,956 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $68,000. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Computer Engineering program shows the highest salary with $76,900 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 U of Wisconsin-Madison Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »49.06% Acceptance Rate / 29.21% Yield
Test Scores »1,430 SAT / 29 ACT
Graduation Rate »89%
Retention Rate94%(full-time), 65% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio5.56% (18 to 1)
Student Population »48,956 (36,306 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$12,757
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$68,000
Average Salary by Field of Study$19,400 - $76,900

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

University of Wisconsin-Madison offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at U of Wisconsin-Madison
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
U of Wisconsin-Madison provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at U of Wisconsin-Madison
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of U of Wisconsin-Madison. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 10,243. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,050.
U of Wisconsin-Madison Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationNot applicable
Has HospitalYes
Offer Medical DegreeYes
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity10,243

University of Wisconsin-Madison Directory Information

Address500 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI 53706-1380
Phone608-263-2400
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School Typefour-years, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
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