$10,533
$34,783
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,304 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 15,583 |
| Total Received | 32,887 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI |
| University of Minnesota — Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| University of Michigan — Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Purdue University — West Lafayette | West Lafayette, IN |
| SAT | 1846 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 4656 |
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The University of Wisconsin -- Madison, founded in 1848, is a public, comprehensive institution. Its 936-acre campus is located in Madison, WI, 75 miles west of Milwaukee.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 43,336 |
| Established in | 1848 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACPE (American Council on Pharmaceutical Education) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • ALA (American Library Association) • AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education) • AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation) • CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASD (National Association of Schools of Dance) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • PAB (Planning Accreditation Board) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) |
936-acre campus in Madison (population: 252,551). Served by air and bus; major airports serve Milwaukee (80 miles) and Chicago (120 miles); train serves Columbus (30 miles). School operates transportation on campus and in local area. Public transportation serves campus.
University of Wisconsin — Madison
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
| Application fee | $60 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | February 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
52%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 17,304 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 15,583 |
| Total Received | 32,887 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Essay
Standardized test scores
State residency
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
Andre Phillips
Interim Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
P: 608 262-3961
F: 608 262-7706
onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu
| Tuition | $9,273 |
| Room | $8,060 |
| Board | $2,782 |
| Additional fees | $1,260 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $22,575 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $14,921 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $7,654 |
79%
$14,921
Need-based
| Federal | $17,595,657 |
| State | $10,301,424 |
| Institutional | $45,655,338 |
| Other external | $5,313,324 |
| Total | $78,865,743 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $124,734 |
| State | $2,862,759 |
| Institutional | $10,644,112 |
| Other external | $4,223,479 |
| Total | $17,855,084 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
Not Reported
90%
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