Madison,
WI
About UW Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public, state institution in the city of Madison, Wisconsin. UW Madison was founded in 1848. The college enrolls around 47,932 students per year, including 35,474 undergraduate students.
UW Madison Acceptance Rate
It is very difficult to get into UW Madison. Around 60% of applicants get into UW Madison each year. In 2022, 53,829 students applied to UW Madison and 32,466 were admitted.
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 60% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.9 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 15% |
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College Info
UW Madison Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Mar 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UW Madison is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UW Madison is Mar 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UW Madison ACT Scores
ACT Range
28 - 32
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
28 to 32
28 and Less
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UW Madison SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1350 - 1480
Math SAT Range
690 - 780
Reading SAT Range
650 - 730
UW Madison Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$25,561
In State$53,449
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at UW Madison is like? There are approximately 47,932 students enrolled at UW Madison, including 35,474 undergraduate students and 12,458 graduate students. 90% percent of students attend school full-time, 58% percent are from WI and 42% percent of students are from other states.
90%
Full Time10%
Part Time58%
In State42%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
47,932
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
60%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$12,211
Out-of-State
$40,099
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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