University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public University · 51,044 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
45.2%
Applications
65,894
Enrolled
8,514
Yield Rate
28.6%
SAT Average
1460
ACT Midpoint
31

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$11,603
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,103
Average Net Price
$14,235

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$4,458
Family Income $30k–$48k
$5,268
Family Income $48k–$75k
$9,613
Family Income $75k–$110k
$21,123
Family Income Over $110k
$26,427

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
15.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
75.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
90.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
95.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
18.0%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
16,242

Top Fields of Study

  • Business & Management: 1,304 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 1,001 graduates/year
  • Engineering: 921 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 821 graduates/year
  • Computer & Information Sciences: 648 graduates/year
  • Communication & Media: 434 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
1.83
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
7.0% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
63th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.8 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.