51%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 22,099 |
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| Declined | + 20,642 |
| Total Received | 42,741 |
| SAT | 1846 |
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| ACT | 4656 |
| Name | Location |
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| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI |
| University of Minnesota — Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| University of Michigan — Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Purdue University — West Lafayette | West Lafayette, IN |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| University of Wisconsin — Eau Claire | Eau Claire, WI |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
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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 | 44,411 |
| 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) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • 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) • PAB (Planning Accreditation Board) • SAF (Society of American Foresters) |
936-acre campus in Madison (population: 255,214). 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
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| Application fee | $60 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
November 1 (priority 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 |
51%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 22,099 |
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| Declined | + 20,642 |
| Total Received | 42,741 |
Essay
Secondary school record
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
State residency
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
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Andre Phillips
Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
P: 608 262-3961
F: 608 262-7706
onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu
75%
$18,194
| Tuition | $9,273 |
| Room & board | $11,558 |
| Additional fees | $1,452 |
| Books & supplies | $1,150 |
| Total | $23,433 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $18,194 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $5,239 |
Need-based
| Federal | $22,311,308 |
| State | $9,662,535 |
| Institutional | $57,213,846 |
| Other external | $5,772,676 |
| Total | $94,960,365 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $305,212 |
| State | $2,322,363 |
| Institutional | $10,265,267 |
| Other external | $4,357,692 |
| Total | $17,250,534 |
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FAFSA
P: 608 262-3060
F: 608 262-9068
finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
Derek Kindle
Director of Student Financial Aid
derek.kindle@wisc.edu
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aikido, archery, badminton, baseball, judo, capoeira, Chinese wu shu, cycling, dancing, fencing, figure skating, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, running, squash, tae kwon do, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
aikido, archery, badminton, baseball, budo, capoeira, Chinese wu shu, cycling, dancing, eagle claw kung fu, fencing, figure skating, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, running, squash, tae kwon do, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
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53%
Transfer applicants accepted
57%
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
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Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 3224 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Japan Taiwan Thailand |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Roopa Rawjee
Assistant Dean and Director, International Student Services
608 262-7890
iss@studentlife.wisc.edu
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