University of Wisconsin-Madison
#39 National RankTest Flexibleđź“Ť Madison
UW–Madison is a public research university in Madison, Wisconsin, with about 50,000 students. Known for its strengths in engineering, agriculture, and political science, it also has a vibrant research culture. The campus sits between two lakes, offering a lively mix of academics, outdoor activities, and school spirit. Madison’s status as a progressive college town adds to the university’s reputation as both rigorous and fun-loving.
Admissions Statistics
Regular Decision
Applicants
N/A
Admitted
N/A
Admit Rate
N/A
Total Enrolled
8,514
Early Decision
Early Applicants
N/A
Early Admitted
N/A
ED Admit Rate
N/A
Admits from Early
N/A
of total class
Waitlist
Offered Spot
12,584
Accepted Spot
7,644
Admitted
493
WL Admit Rate
0%
Academic Profile
Class Rank & GPA
Average GPA
3.9
Top 10% of Class
0.538%
Top 25% of Class
0.869%
Top 50% of Class
0.988%
Demographics
Men
3,779
Admit Rate: 0.4209901713%
Women
4,734
Admit Rate: 0.4822995461%
Non-International
90.0%
International
10.0%
Admission Factors
Selection Criteria
Rigor of School RecordNot Considered
Class RankImportant
Academic GPANot Considered
Standardized TestsImportant
Application EssayConsidered
RecommendationConsidered
ExtracurricularsConsidered
Talent/AbilityImportant
Character/PersonalConsidered
InterviewVery Important
First GenerationImportant
Cost & Outcome
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
$10,506
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,531
Career Earnings
Early Career Pay
$72,300
Mid Career Pay
$125,900
Student Body
Undergrads
34,278
Total Students
44,928