University of Wisconsin-Madison

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a four-year, public school located in Madison, WI. It is a R1 university with very high research activities. University of Wisconsin-Madison is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

45% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 65,894 applied, 29,782 accepted, and 8,514 enrolled in UW - Madison. 3,779 men and 4,734 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,460 SAT, 31 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,460 and ACT score is 31. The SAT score of 1460 is very high, 94 to 96 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1380 1460 1520 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 670 710 740 Math 710 750 780 ACT Score Composite 29 31 33 Math 27 30 33 English 28 32 34 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $11,603 for Wisconsin residents and $42,103 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $12,325 for Wisconsin residents and $25,651 for others. Tuition has increased by 3.69% compared to last year at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

15,191 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $14,133. For freshmen, 5,166 students (60%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,350. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 51,044 students enrolled UW - Madison in 2025. By gender, 23,932 men and 27,112 women students are enrolled. There are 38,040 undergraduate and 13,004 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

509 Major Programs

28 programs through online 258 graduate programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UW - Madison is 90%. The retention rate is 96% for full-time and 96% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 90% Retention Rate 96% Students to Faculty Ratio 18 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 5,039 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UW - Madison and the average faculty salary is $142,066. The studetns to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. There are 20,893 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $81,481. Number of Faculties 5,039 Average Faculty Salary $142,066 Number of Staffs 20,893 Average Staff Salary $81,481

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

Athletics

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a member of The Big Ten Conference (B1G). See All Members

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1380	1460	1520
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	670	710	740
Math	710	750	780
ACT Score
Composite	29	31	33
Math	27	30	33
English	28	32	34

Madison, WI