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University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI·Public·~45% acceptance

University of Wisconsin-Madison is a public university in Madison, WI. It admits about 45% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $17,354 per year. About 89% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $73,792 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,354/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,679
Aid cuts ~$11,325/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1, 2026
RD
Jan 15, 2027

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Admissions
GPA range3.5–4
SAT (middle 50%)1380–1520
ACT (middle 50%)29–33
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
89%
graduation rate
96%
freshman retention
$61,275
median earnings, 6yr
$73,792
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Wisconsin-Madison's acceptance rate?
University of Wisconsin-Madison admits about 45% of applicants.
How much does University of Wisconsin-Madison cost?
At University of Wisconsin-Madison, the average net price after aid is about $17,354 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,679 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Wisconsin-Madison?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1380–1520 on the SAT and 29–33 on the ACT.
What are University of Wisconsin-Madison's application deadlines?
University of Wisconsin-Madison's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, 2026, Regular Decision around Jan 15, 2027. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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