University of Wisconsin-Madison

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	9,226
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	60%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	89%

Located in Madison, Wisconsin, UW-Madison is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Wisconsin-Madison is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UW-Madison boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

60.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,720

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,608

Cost of attendance at University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at University of Wisconsin-Madison received on average $10,932 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,932

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,251	17%	$4,807	$6,013,639
Other Federal Grant	1,893	26%	$4,642	$8,787,687
State Grant/Scholarships	1,275	18%	$2,644	$3,370,716
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,426	33%	$12,734	$30,893,461
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,938	54%	$10,932	$43,051,864

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Madison students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wisconsin-Madison students is 89.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 91.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 87.2%.

89.2%

asian 87.0% 295 students
African American 81.1% 103 students
white 90.0% 4,272 students
unknown 100.0% 8 students
hawaiian 85.7% 6 students
hispanic 85.4% 252 students
International Students 89.6% 448 students
Mixed Race 85.6% 191 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Ten Conference
Basketball Big Ten Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Ten Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Madison provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wisconsin-Madison offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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